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Home My Public Portal About19830413 - Agenda Packet - Board of Directors (BOD) - 83-08 Meeting 83-8 MIDPENINSILTIA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT Regular Meeting Wednesday Board o� Directors 375 Distel Circle, D-1 April 13, 1983 Los Altos , California A G E N D A *(7:00) ROLL CALL CLOSED SESSION (Land Negotiations and Litigation) *(8:00) APPROVAL OF MINUTES - March 23, 1983 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS ADOPTION OF AGENDA ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OLD BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED (8:15) 1 . Tenth Anniversary Progress Report -- E. Huggins and B. Bechtel OLD BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (8:30) 2. Follow-up Information on Test Program to Allow Dogs on Select Preserves -- D Hansen (8:40) 3. The Next Decade Workshop Agenda -- K. Duffy and H. Turner (8:55) 4. Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan for San Mateo County Baylands Reserve -- p 9 D. Hansen (9:00) 5. Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Upper House Proposal Criteria -- D. Wendin, N. Hanko, and E. Shelley NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED (9:20) 6. Proposed Addition to the E1 Sombroso Area of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve (Shields Property) -- C. Britton Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Lands of Shields) (9:35) 7. Proposed Land and Water Conservation Fund Application--San Mateo County Baylands Reserve Acquisition -- C. Britton Resolution Approving the Application for Land and Water Conservation Funds-San Mateo County Bayfront Park Acquisition (9:45) 8. Proposed Land and Water Conservation Fund Application--Rancho Raymundo Acquisition -- C. Britton Resolution Approving the Application for Land and Water Conservation Funds-Rancho Raymundo Acquisition (9:55) 9. Appointment to Legislative Committee -- B. Green (10:00) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS CLAIMS CLOSED SESSION (Land Neaotiations, .Litigation, & Personnel ) ADJOURNMENT *NOTE EARLY STARTING TIME. PUBLIC PORTION OF MEETING EXPECTED TO START ABOUT 8 P.M. f 4/6/83 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 Notice of Meetings of Budget Committee Midpeninsula Regional ©pen Space District 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA There will be meetings of the Budget Committee of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District at 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1, Los Altos, California at 12 : 00 noon on the following dates: Tuesdays, April 12, 19, and 26 and May 3 and 24 for the purpose of discussing preparation of the budget for the 1983-1984 fiscal year. This notice supersedes the meeting notice of March 18 , 1983. These meetings are subject to cancellation or rescheduling. Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors.:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin Meeting 33-7 .AeII 49, 11, " 0 mlmc MIDPENINSUI.A REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARCH 23, 1983 MINUTES I. ROLL CALL President Barbara Green called the meeting to order at 7 :30 P.M. Members Present: Katherine Duffy, Daniel Wendin, Barbara Green, Edward Shelley, Nonette Hanko, and Harry Turner. Richard Bishop arrived at 7 :33 P.M. Personnel Present: Herbert Grench, Craig Britton, David Hansen, Charlotte MacDonald, James Boland, William Tannenbaum, Del Woods, Mary Gundert, Cecilia Cyrier, Stanley Norton, and Jean Fiddes. II, APPROVAL OF MINUTES A) February 16, 1983 Motion: B. Shelley moved the approval of the minutes of February 16, 1983. K. Duffy seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B) March 9, 1983 Motion: E. Shelley moved the approval of the minutes of March 9, 1983. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. WRITTEN COP',MUNICATIONS J. Fiddes stated the Board had received the following written communications : 1) a letter, dated March 10, 1983, from Harry H. Haeussler, Jr. of Los Altos, concerning two items he felt should be included in the agenda for "The Next Decade" Workshop; and 2) a letter, dated March 15, 1983, from Walter and Marianne Kerl of Saratoga, requesting the Board consider the establishement of a small parking area at the southern end of the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. B. Green stated Mr. Haeussler' s letter would be considered with the agenda item on the workshop,and K. Duffy stated "The Next Decade" Workshop Planning Committee had taken Mr. Haeussler's suggestions into considera- tion when formulating a draft agenda for the workshop. H. Grench stated Mr. and Mrs. Kerl' s request should be referred to staff who would take it into consideration in the upcoming use and management review for the Monte Bello Open Space ,Preserve. He noted Mr. and Mrs. Kerl would be advised of this action. IV. ADOPTION OF AGE14DA B. Green stated the agenda was adopted as presented by Board consensus. Herbert A.Grench,Genera!Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green.Nonette G.Hanko.Richard S.Bishop.Edward G.Shelley.Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin Meeting 83-7 Page two V. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Robert Fisse, speaking in behalf of the South Skyline Association, stated the Association had formed a Skyline Ranch Committee, chaired by Mr. Nat Sherrill, that would like to work with the District in the planning process for the Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve. He informed the Board of the Kite Flying Day the Association was planning to host on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve on Sunday, May 15. VI. OLD : BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A. Test Program to Allow Dogs on Select Preserves Initial discussion centered on the process the Board would follow to adopt the test program to allow dogs on selected District preserves, and B. Green stated the Board' s consensus that any action taken this evening would be tentative, with final adoption to be considered at the April 13 Board meeting. D. Hansen reviewed in detail memorandum M-83-34 , dated March 16 , 1983, and J. Boland discussed the involvement of District Rangers in the program, including on-going costs to implement the program. The following points were discussed during the Board' s review of the staff report: 1) having the wording of the ordinance read "Having dogs on a stout six foot leash under control by a human" ; 2) the possibility of -increasing the amount of the fines for violating the ordinance; 3) the warding of the questionnaire and the possibility of having- it scientifi- cally constructed by a professional; 4) whether the members of the, Dog Com- mittee should be involved in the formulation and review of. the educational brochure and questionnaire; 5) the advance evaluation of other sites on which the Board might want to consider allowing dogs; 6) parking problems at the Foothills Open Space Preserve; 7) the reasons Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve was not selected as a site on which to conduct the experiment; 8) the need for maps to indicate clearly the areas in which dogs would be allowed on leash; and 9) costs in- volved in implementing the test program. At the conclusion of the discussion of possible Board member involve- ment in the formulation and review of the educational brochure and questionnaire, B. Green stated the Board' s consensus that she could review the questionnaire, forward it to the members of the Board for review if she wished, and if any Board members had comments , place the i_item on an agenda for Board discussion. Bill Sanders, 3106 Bandera Drive, Palo Alto, expressed his support for allowing dogs on District preserves and asked what actions he would have to take to be able to practice tracking on a preserve with his dog. B. Green stated the Board' s consensus that the Dog Committee should f special do training uses on District reserves. address the issue o pec g g P Harry Haeussler, 2094 Highlands Circle, Los Altos , expressed his support for D. Wendin' s recommendation that dogs be allowed on parts PP g V Meeting 83-7 Page three of the Rancho San Antonio open Space Preserve, stated that people should be able to stake their dogs while enjoying a picnic, and questioned the types of equipment the Rangers would have. John Naylor of Sunnyvale expressed his support for the test program, noting he felt the program should be extended to other District sites. Marguerita Fisse noted. a "Popper Scooper" law had been put into effect in April in San Mateo County and questioned who would be responsible for removing dogs ' defecations from the preserves. Frank Farran, 20682 Scofield, Cupertino, an Audubon Society member, reiterated the Santa Clara Valley chapter' s opposition to allowing dogs at the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve, expressed his support for the selection of the Fremont Older Open Space Preserve as a test site, and discussed the amount of effort required to en- force leash laws and to conduct wildlife studies. Mavis Smith, 22734 Majestic Oak Way, Cupertino, reiterated her oppo- sition to allowing dogs on District preserves. Motion: H. Turner moved the Board tentatively approve the proposed sites, implementation schedule, and procedures outlined in the report for a one year test period beginning July 1 on Selected District preserves. R. Bishop seconded the motion. Discussion: D. Wendin requested the staff report for the next meeting include the reasons the Windy Hill., Fremont Older, and Foothills Open Space Preserve sites were selected as test sites and the reason Rancho San Antonio and Russian Ridge Open Space Preserves were not selected. B. Green stated it would be appropriate for the staff' s report to address the subjects raised during this evening' s meeting. Motion to Amend: D. Wendin moved to amend the motion to give staff the authority to terminate the program' s experiment on the Foothills Open Space Preserve in the event parking proved to bean '�uncontrollable, dangerous problem and direct that publicity concerning the experiment on the Foothills Open Space Preserve address this possible action. H. Turner, the mover of the main motion, and R. Bishop, the motion' s seconder, agreed to accept D. Wendin ' s amendment as a part of the main motion. E. Shelley stated he would support the motion since he was in agreement with the procedures for the experiment, but noted he did not support the experiment itself. The motion passed unanimously. N. Hanko requested the minutes indicate the Dog Committee was to address the subject of tracking. Meeting 83-7 Page four B. "The Next Decade" Workshop Agenda K. Duffy introduced memorandum M-83-36 , dated March 23, 1983 , regarding the agenda for "The Next Decade" Workshop, level of staff and public participation at the Workshop, level of publicity for the Workshop, and the location of the Workshop on April 23. Discussion focused on the amount of publicity and notification for the Workshop. The Board did not direct that any out of the ordinary publicity or notification be generated for the Workshop. It was noted that there could be a follow-up meeting to the Workshop for which the Board might want to generate more publicity and expand its meeting notification list. B. Green stated the Board' s consensus that the April 23 Special Meeting be held at the District office at 375 Distel Circle. Motion: N. Hanko moved the continuance of the item to the meeting of April 13, ' 1983 : D. Wendin seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. The Board recessed for a break at 9 : 41 P.M. and reconvened for the public meeting at 9 : 46 P.M. C. Structures Committee Report H. Grench summarized memorandum M-83-21, dated March 15 , 1983 , noting the proposed amendments to the Open Space Use and Management Planning Process and the Policies Regarding Improvements on District Lands had been reviewed by the Structures Committee and included reference to timelines for disposal or demolition of structures and an increase in staff leasing authority from $3500 to $5000. Motion: N. Hanko moved the Board adopt the Structures Committee ' s proposed amendments to the Open Space Use and Management Planning Process and to the Policies Regarding Improvements on District Lands and that the Board disband the Structures Committee. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. D. Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan for Duveneck Windmill Pasture Area of Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve and Foothills Open Space Preserve D. Hansen, referring to memorandum M-83-32 , dated March 15, 1983, noted the recommendation pertaining to the windmill had been amended to reflect District funds would be used for the repair if fund raising efforts to secure funds to cover the costs were not successfully completed .by December 30, 1983. Motion: N. Hanko moved the Board adopt the use and management plan for the Duveneck Windmill Pasture Area of Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Motion: N. Hanko moved the Board adopt the use and management plan for the Foothills Open Space Preserve. R. Bishop seconded the motion.' The motion passed unanimously. Motion: N. Hanko moved the Board dedicate the District' s 240 acre open space easement rights over the lands of Hidden Villa, Inc. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Meeting 83-7 Page five VII. OLD BUSINESS WITH NO ACTION REQUESTED A. Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Open Space Preserve (Lands of Hosking) - Settlement and Close of Escrow C. Britton reviewed memorandum M-83-35, dated March 18 , 1983 , concerning the final purchase price for the land purchased from Mr. Alan Hosking. He stated the Disrict' s net cost of the property was $525 ,000 and noted escrow was closed on March 18 , 1983 . VIII. NEW BUSINESS WITH ACTION REQUESTED A. San Mateo County Baylands Reserve .Use and Management Plan Review D. Woods discussed the San Mateo County Baylands Reserve Use and Management Plan Review as contained in report R-83-11 of March 15, 1983 and showed slides of the area to illustrate the report. Discussion centered on the Lucky Acres subdivision, the requirements set forth by the Bay Conserva- tion and Development Commission for the subdivision, clean-up plans for the District' s property, and the dedication of the District' s 188 acre Reserve. In response to a question from N. Hanko regarding dedication, H. Grench stated he felt dedication of the property would not adversely affect types of development acceptable to the District and noted any marina and park development that might occur in the area would most likely be conducted by a compatible public agency and/or by lease to a private party. He noted that if transfer were necessary, it would be accomplished within the provisions of the State Public Resources Code. Betsy Crowder,.a member of the San Mateo County Bikeways Committee, commented on the connecting bicycle trails in the area and stated, she .would be re- porting current trail plans to the San Mateo County Regional Planning Committee. Tom Kavanaugh, 1726 Spring Street, Mountain View, asked some questions and expressed his objection to the statement in the report that read "CalTrans is in the process of acquiring Ravenswood Triangle parcels as mitigation for the Dumbarton Bridge project" . C. Britton responded that it was an accurate statement. Motion: N. Hanko moved the Board tentatively adopt the use and management recommendations contained in the March 15 , 1983 report, state its intention to dedicate the 188 acre Reserve as public open space, and grant approval of the construction of a public boardwalk from the Lucky Acres subdivision to the inboard levee of the District' s former salt pond parcel if all District conditions regarding the construction and maintenance of the public access amenities in the report are adhered to. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Monte Bello Open Space Preserve -- Black Mountain -(Lease Renewal for Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation W. Tannenbaum, reviewed memorandum M-83-30, dated March 17 , 1983 , regarding the lease renewal for Ford Aerospace and Communications Corporation' s antenna facility on Black Mountain for a period of up to 25 years. He noted the lease was intended to serve as a prototype for future lease negotiations for other communication facilities on Black Mountain and in- formed the Board the $350 per month charge to Ford Aerospace represented an annual rate of $4200, a 40 percent increase over the previous rent. W. Tannenbaum stated Item (b) of Clause 3 on Page Two of the lease had been amended to state the fixed minimum rent paid by the tenant would in- crease by the greater of a seven percent of the previous years ' Fixed Minimum (Rent or a percentage based on Consumer Price Index data for the one- !, year period immediately preceding the anniversary of the commencement date. Meeting 83-7 Page Six Motion: R. Bishop moved the approval of Resolution 83-15 , a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving the Ground Communications Lease to Ford Aero- space and Communications Corporation (Monte Bello Open Space Preserve -- Black mountain) with the lease amendment as stated by W. Tannenbaum. H. Turner seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. IX. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS R. Bishop provided details on the ten mile hike he would be leading on Saturday, March 26 , 1983 on the Monte Bello Open Space Preserve. S. Norton explained that Claim 4818 in the amount of $1,500 to Rupert Taylor Real Estate, Inc. represented the District' s portion of a .$3,000 , settlement for a lawsuit involving the close of escrow on the Fine property. C. MacDonald said a District display would be staffed on Saturday, March 26, at the Wildlife Refuge Center and on Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27 , at San Antonio Shopping Center. D. Hansen reported the March 20 tree planting day at Monte Bello Open Space Preserve parking lot had been cancelled and rescheduled for Sunday, April 17 -' X. CLAIMS Motion: E. Shelley moved the approval of the revised claims 83-6, dated March 23, 1983. R. Bishop seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. XI. CLOSED SESSION The Board recessed to a Closed Session on land negotiation and litigation matters at' 10: 45 P.M. XII. ADJOURNMENT The Board reconvened to adjourn at 11:48 P.M. Jearl H.' Fiddes District Clerk Claims 83-6 • Meeting -7 March 2S,_983 Revised MIDPENINSUL_A REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S Amount Name Description 070 $6 ,675 .00 Edward and Leo Zabel Debt Service-Zabel Property 071 405.00 Alfred H. Truesdell and Debt Service-Rongey Property Karen Truesdell M2 12.40 Amerigas Tank Rental 4773 471. 60 Edward R. Bacon Co. Rental of Tractor for Road Reoairs k774 15.54 Baker Graphics Inc. Xerox and Bluelines �775 3,000.00 Berliner and Kidder Appraisal Services t +776 120.00 L. Craig Britton Seminar- Fee 777 70. 30 CA Water Service Co. Utilities-Rancho San Antonio 078 120.00 University of CA Extension Fire Ecology Conference-A. Watt 079 74.20 James Boland Out-of-Town Conference Expense 080 316.00 Cardillo Travel Systems , Inc. Out-of-Town Conference and Training-J.Boland, D. FCamp 081 27. 09 Clark' s Auto Parts District Vehicle Supplies 082 35 . 14 Communication Research Co. Radio Repair Parts 083 113.45 H.S. Crocker Co. ,Inc. Office -Supplies 084 11. 72 The Dark Room Photo Processing _785 60.00 East Bay Regional Park Training for Four Rangers District 086 400. 00 Foss and Associates Personnel Consultant . 087 1, 771.51 Frahm, Edler, and Cannis Consulting Services-AcquisitioTz 088 15.40 The Frog Pond Agenda Meeting _ 089 100.91 Graphicstat, Inc. Map Enlargement 090 394. 12 Herbert Grench CPRS Conference Expenses �791 253. 28 Harfst Associates Computer Services-January P92 377.51 Peter and Lucia Hammar Reimbursement for Maintenance and Repair-Bean House +793 28. 75 Kerr Associates , Inc. Book +794 108.50 Los Altos Garbage Garbage Service +795 90. 83 Minton' s Ranger Residence Repair Supplies- Rancho San Antonio 096 15.15 Monta Vista Garden Center Base Rock for Rancho San Antonio I eeetf-ing age March 23,1983 Amount Name Description 4797 86.95 Norney' s Miscellaneous Office Supplies 4798 133. 18 Orchard Supply Hardware Fence Materials and Shop Supplies 4799 580. 32 Peninsula Oil Co. Gas for District Vehicles 4800 115. 92 Peninsula Times Tribune Display Ad-"The Hill" Public Hearing 4801 27. 69 P.I.P. Printing 4802 63. 11 Pitney Bowes Meter Rental 4803 20. 12 Sanborn Security Systems , Inc.Padlock 4804 47. 67 Union Oil Co. Gas' for District Vehicle !4805 215. 93 Valley Stake and Supply Co. Trail Construction Materials- Windy Hill and Monte Bello 4806 100. 00 Valley Title Co. Trustee Fee 4807 82.01 West Publishing Co. Book 4808 185.47 Woodside Gardeiis Plants-Monte Bello Parking Lot 4809 771.59 Xerox Monthly Installment Payment, Maintenance, and Supplies 4810 58.58 ZZZ Sanitation Co. Portable Toilet-Los Trancos 4811 165.00 Council on Education in Seminar-E. Johnson Management �4812 12.42 General Telephone Co. of CA Telephone -Listing 4813 302.95 Carolyn Caddes Photogrziphy for Net4sletter 4814 *250.00 County Clerk of San Mateo Hassler Jury Fee Deposit 4815 82. 32 Charlotte MacDonald Color- Prints 4816#625 ,000.00 First American Title Acquisition-Rancho Canada de Vel Insurance Co. 4817 188.90 Petty Cash Miscellaneous Office Supplies , Meal Conferences ,Postage ,Draftir Materials.Subscriptions ,Resourct,- Documents.Photographic Supplies , and Private Ve'hicle Expense 4818 1,500.00 Rupert Taylor Real Estate,Inc.Land Acquisition-Fine Property 1--Emergency Check 3-16-83 fSupercedes claim #4714 for $650 ,000.00 Actual check issued for $625 ,000.00 per agenda item 5 (3-23-83) : 'WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Meeting 83-8 April 13, 1983 Harry H. Haeussler, Jr. 1094 Highland Circle Los Altos, Calif 94022 April 1, 1983 Budget Committee MROSD 375 Distel Circle, Suite D-1 Los Altos, CA 94022 There are now over 13,000 acres in numerous parcels owned by MROSD. All this has been purchased to pre- serve open space to be enjoyed by the public . Unfortunatly, numerous of these parcels are, though publicly owned and for public use and benifit, un- available to the public . This unavailability is due basically to lack of trails and/or inadaquate or no parking facilities . I strongly urge you to provide in the upcoming budget a significant increase in the funds previously allowed for improvements . This increased share of funds to improve parking and trails for public use is sorely needed. . t Ha ry H. Haeussler, Jr. copy to: Entire Board of Directors WRITTIN COMMUNICATION ita 27, JpRlt '1983 13 83-8 1983 Mick: Lambert 836 South Blaney Avenue ertinoq California 99 14 eninsula Regional Open Space District (40$) 257 87% 37 Distel Drive Suite D.-1 Los altos' California 91aU22 Dear Sirs: I attended the board meeting of march 23 to express my opinion about dogs being allowed in some open space preserves. Unfortunately, I had to leave rather urgently and could not express myself like I wanted. Please ac- cept this letter as m" conaento I believe dogs should not be allowed in ary part of the open space pre- serve system, for arq length of time* I believe that we must not only consider people's coummntss but we must consider the wildlife who cannot express an opinion. In the past ten years, the Midpeninsula. Regional Cpen Space District (MR ) has accumulated land for the purposes of preventing urban sprawl, public awareness,* and protecting wildlife. The integrity of wildlife protection is what I want to focus on. I am a dog owner, and I find that some places are appropriate for dogs, and some places are clearly not. Regional open space preserves should not be deemed appropriate places for dogs because many people go there in hopes of seeing wildlife and appreciating them.' habitat* When dogs are aroundithere is a mime chance if arW., of seeing wildlife* Some dogs who might visit a preserve, particularly if they are large, may break their 's control* This could be dangerous for people as well as wildlife. I make this point from personal experience. A friend ry Page 2 and I went hiking in the Saratoga Gap Cpen Space Preserve, when two large dogs were coming in the opposite direction on the fairly narrow trail. At this point both dogs stopped and were barking in a threatening Manner. I froze in my tracks not knowing what to do. Luckily, my friend took a chance and scared them off by yelling. I hate to think what would have happened if these dogs were provoked by such behavior. I believe that MROSD has a large enough problem with dogs without even allowing dogs* If I felt threatened by ny experience, just think what the local wildlife must feel. I can only guess intimidation. Wildlife is also intimidated by what dogs leave behind. It is a dogs natural tendency to relieve itself at many points during its walk to claim a territory. If this dog were wild, this would be a signal of warning to other dogs in the area. However, wild animals can sense these things also, and would be warned, thus intimidated. I want to think of these open space preserves as refuges, places where wild animals are not afraid. Wildlife has enough fear with humans in their domain as it is. I feel that the wiles animals and their habitats have been encroached upon far too much in the Santa Cruz Mountains. These preserves should provide refuge, something that the surrounding private property does not officially provide. MRASH needs to keep these open spaces as preserves, and not de- viate from that status. Please do not allow dogs in these open spaces. Sincerely, Michael Lambert member; Sierra Club, and the NPGA M-83-42 6 (Meeting 83-8 April 13, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 7 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; J. Boland, Operations Supervisor; D. Woods, Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Follow-up Information on Test Program to Allow Dogs on Select Preserves Introduction: At your March 23, 1983 meeting, you tentatively approved staff's recommendation regarding procedures for implementing an ex- periment permitting dogs on three select sites (see memorandum M-33-34 , dated March 16, 1983) . After considerable discussion, however, some issues remained unresolved and in need of further clarification. Staff was directed to return with the following: 1) Site maps that more clearly define the permissive dog/owner "routes" to be used in the experiment. See the attached maps. 2) Determine if bail schedules can be adjusted upward to help deter flagrant or habitual violations. 3) Develop appropriate language to be used in a new permissive dog ordinance that can be easily interpreted and enforced. 4) Clarify reasons for selecting or not selecting particular sites for the experiment. 5) Develop in draft an informational flyer outlining the objectives and parameters of the experiment. 6) Develop an objective questionnaire to be completed by a cross section of Preserve users through the experiment. (This is currently being developed in conjunction with San Jose State University and will be made available to Board members when drafted. ) Bail Schedules and Fines As discussed, bail schedules are set by the presiding judge of each court and are generally in parity with those administered by adjacent jurisdictions . However, after additional research, it appears that there is a considerable disparity between bail amounts assigned to MROSD ordinances and those of neighboring municipal and county Jurisdictions . I4-83-42 Pacte two Example: 1) Santa Clara County Cosies B-4-3 Animals running at large $50 + 25 P.A. * B-4-39 Unvaccinated animal $50 + 25 P.A. B-4-40 Unlicensed animal $50 + 25 P.A. 2) Palo Alto Municipal Codes 6. 16. 100 Leash required $25 + 9 P.A. **22 .04 . 260 Dogs in Foothills Park $25 + 15 P.A. 3) MROSD Code 801 . 1 Dogs and cats prohibited $10 + 5 P.A. Alternatives Alternatives to the current fine schedule could be as follows: 1) Cite offenders under appropriate County or municipal codes, which would result in heavier fines. 2) Petition the courts to adjust MROSD ' s bail schedule to be in better alignment with neighboring jurisdictions. It appears to be more practical for District rangers to continue en- forcing, for the most part, only District ordinances. Therefore, it is recommended that following adoption of an updated set of "use regulations" , the District petition Santa Clara and San Mateo County court systems to adjust its bail schedules to the maximum legal limit. Suggested Text for New Regulations The following language is suggested for the new regulations which will be presented to you at the April 27 meeting: 801 . 1 Dogs and cats prohibited. Because it is the District's policy to avoid disruption or disturbance of wildlife on District lands, no dog, cat, or similar animal shall be permitted on District lands, except in areas designated from time to time by the Board, and restrained on a stout 6 foot leash under direct and con- tinuous human control. 801 .2 Disturbance or injury to wildlife No dog, cat, or similar animal, even if leashed, shall be d' h r or take an kind permittedto disturb, chase, molest, injure, y of animal, whether living or dead, or remove, destroy or in any manner disturb the natural habitat of any animal on District lands. *P.A. - Penalty Assessment paid to County General Fund, pursuant to paragraph 3 of Section 268 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (P.A. is generally figured at $5 for each $10 of fine or fraction thereof. ) **Misdemeanor M-63-42 Page three Site Selection Criteria As indicated in earlier Dog Committee and staff reports, several sites received serious consideration for the permissive dog experiment. Following considerable discussion, staff recommended three sites that appear to have the best potential for success. The selections were largely based on data from a site compatibility analysis (see staff memorandum to Dog Committee dated December 10, 1982) , which addressed various potential impacts to wildlife and preserve users alike, as well as Committee recommendations, and the desirability of experimenting on three sites which have diverse terrain, vegetation and general siting characteristics within District boundaries. Reasons for selecting or not selecting areas under consideration on the compati- bility chart are as follows: Areas Selected Fremont Older Foothills Windy Hill 1) Accessibility Excellent Fair Good 2) Proximity to metro- Excellent Good Fair politan areas 3) Relative potential for Low Low Low adverse impacts 4) Manageability Good Good Good Areas Not Selected, but of Rancho San Russian Windmill Interest to Committee and Antonio Ridge Pasture Board Members 1) Accessibility Excellent Fair Fair 2) Proximity to metro- Excellent Fair Good politan areas 3) Relative potential for High High Medium adverse impacts 4) Manageability Marginal Good Poor The portion of Rancho San Antonio that was suggested for consideration is under Santa Clara County Parks jurisdiction. Management responsi- bilities are shared by MROSD and the County, with District rangers providing most of the patrol coverage, and the County staff performing all of the maintenance and repair dutues . To date, regulatory signs at access points that directly affect use in the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve have not been maintained at a level that would adequately insure the Preserve' s continuous protection from uninformed dog owners. Additionally, staff is extremely concerned over the in- creased potential for in-Jury or destruction of animals located at Deer Hollow Farm should dogs be permitted in the adjacent County Park area. The number of dog violations occurring in the "farm" complex alone has already dramatically increased as a direct or indirect result of recent media coverage. Russian Ridge initially appeared to have good potential as an experi- mental site. However, after learning of serious concerns expressed by adjacent property owners who graze cattle on their land, and the interest expressed in allowing dogs on Windy Hill, staff felt the latter was a better choice. Ttiindmill Pasture was considered and recommended by the Committee, but after hearing comments by the resident caretaker, Ray Giourard, and concerns regarding the inability to restrain adequately the dog users to the area suggested, Foothills Open Space Preserve was chosen as being similar but not as sensitive. M-83-42 Page four Brochure Text The following wording is suggested for the educational brochure to be made available at all three sites. "Welcome, Preserve User/Dog Owner The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is conducting a one year experiment to determine any measureable impacts from permitting dogs 7 under owner control and on a 6 foot leash in selected open space areas. As shown on the map (see reverse side) , this Preserve is one of three locations selected and approved by the District ' s Board of Directors . All other District preserves not shown on the map continue at present to be closed to dog use. The successor failure of this experiment will be largely determined by the level of cooperation shown by the District ' s newest user group, as responsible owner control is essential to ensure a safe and enjoyable wilderness experience for all Preserve users and inhabitants. Please remember to confine your dog to a 6 foot leash and remain only in designated areas during your visit. If you have any questions or comments regarding this experiment, please contact the District at 415/965-4742 . " The brochure will contain the actual regulations as well as detailed maps of the areas where dogs are permitted. Recommendation: I recommend that you approve the one year experiment to allow dogs on leash on three select District preserves commencing on July 1 , 1983 and as outlined in this memorandum and memorandum M-83-34 , dated March 16 , 1983 , and to review the experiment after July 1 , 1984 to ascertain if a permanent policy to allow dogs on select preserves is desirable. Welcome to the Fremont Older Open Spa serve.The 734-acre ACCESS: The erve is located in the hills near the Cities of Preserve contains a pleasant intermingling�,, atural and agricultural Saratoga and Cupertino. The Preserve may be reached from communities, enabling you to take a leisurely walk through open Foothill Expressway via Stevens Canyon Road from the west, or grassland to picnic in the shade of a walnut orchard.You may also Highway 280 via Prospect Road from the east. Vehicle parking is hike from one end of the Preserve to the other travelling over a provided at the Prospect Road entrance and in the Villa Maria area ridgetop and through such diverse communities as the cool wood- of the Stevens Creek County Park. land, aromatic sagebrush chapparal,and a gently rolling hayfield. i Stevens Canyon / Road J Villa Maria �f Hiking Parking Area ,j I i t Bicycling t pnly yl�` oga Regnart Road Su ntyvale / Road r .F_ Private Stelling . .... ,+ Property Road . .. ..... . t + , �7 Spring IF `' ��'•`CLOop-a ati,� + Hunters Point ._ • y , t� �. Q j- O + 0- L Hayfield is r-----'•__� a` "",. `-'� �� " Prospect Road Stevens Creek I Hiking Reservoir i' �•— •� only I } a J Parking Fremont Older -'- - - - Trail (Hiking, equestrian) Open Space A Stevens Creek '.Preserve ----------- Trail (Hiking, bicycling, County Park �! equestrian) North �� Public Road Private • Residence Scale 1"=2000' (To Stables) Property Dogs Permitted Here HISTORY: The Preserve is named after Fremont Older who,together MANAGEMENT: The site is managed for a balanced use of recreation with his wife Cora,owned a portion of the Preserve for 60 years. and environmental protection,and serves in part as an agricultural Fremont Older fought against graft in local government as a noted preserve.A hay crop is cultivated on the site through a tenant lease San Francisco newspaper editor,and his wife published works on arrangement.The Preserve is open from dawn to dusk. All natural California history.The ranch served as a gathering place for noted resources are protected. Please leave rocks, plants and animals personalities of the day who were entertained by open air stagings undisturbed for others to enjoy. For your own safety and for the of operas and plays. The property was purchased by the Mid- protection of your preserve, no guns, shooting, fires or pets are peninsula Regional Open Space District in 1975,and the house is allowed. leased to a private party.It has been restored to as near its original design as possible,and due to its historical significance,is listed on Additional information about the District's activities and programs is the National Register of Historic Places.The most recent addition to available at the office,or by telephoning 415/965-4742. the preserve is a 118-acre portion of the Garrod ranch which,until this time,has remained in the Garrod family since the 1890's. ACTIVITIES: Aside from hiking and equestrian activities available on the Preserve,the Fremont Older house is occasionally open to General Manager:Herbert Grench;Board of Directors:Richard S.Bishop,Katherine Duffy, the public for group tours. Barbara Green,Nonette Hanko,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner.Daniel wendin TRAILS: Approximately 4.5 miles of hiking,bicycling and equestrian Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,375 Distef Drive,Suite D-1,Los Altos. trails are available for exploration on the preserve. Trails in the CA 94022; (415)965-4717 Stevens Creek County Park may also be explored from the Villa Maria parking area. The 651 acre Windy Hill Open Space Pt, _.ve forms the Trails: The Preserve .ains 4.5 miles of trail crossing scenic mountain backdrop to the Town of Portola Valley fields of open grassland and through the dense oak-fir and offers a variety of recreational experiences. The forest. In addition, a loop trail network is being planned Preserve comprises a portion of an expansive grassland which could make it possible to hike from Skyline hilltop which descends from Skyline Ridge to the valley Boulevard to the Town of Portola Valley below. floor and is highly visible throughout the midpeninsula region. Visitors to the Preserve can enjoy hikes under the Activities: The South Bay Soaring Society has an agree- cool canopy of the oak and.Douglas fir forest or climb to ment with the District to operate non-motorized model the top of Windy Hill for a panoramic view of the Pacific gliders on Windy Hill. For information on soaring, Ocean to the west and the Bay area to the east. interested people should contact the South Bay Soaring Society, P.O. Box 2012, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. In addition History: In 1844 this land was a part of the 13,316 acre to hiking, picnicking, and horseback riding, the Preserve Mexican land grant belonging to Maximo Martinez. "El is an ideal spot for flying a kite,photography or observing Corte de Madera," as the rancho was named, means'the the wildlife who make the area their home. place where timber is cut'; an appropriate name since logging occurred over much of the area, and remnants of Management: The site is managed for a balanced use of stumps and logging roads are still highly visible. Addi- recreation and environmental protection, and serves in tional activities included cattle grazing and farming, most part as an agricultural preserve. Cattle graze the grass likely in the form of haycropping. The rancho was later hillsides of the Preserve, reducing the fire danger during split into smaller ranches, one of which was Brown dry months. The Preserve is open from dawn to dusk. All Ranch, located at the present site of the parking lot. natural resources are protected. Please leave rocks, Grizzlies reportedly roamed the area until the early plants and animals undisturbed for others to enjoy. For 1900s. your own safety and for the protection of the Preserve,no guns, shooting, fires or pets are allowed. Access:The Preserve is located in the hills east of Portola Valley and may be reached from Skyline Boulevard via Additional information about the District's activities and Page Mill Road or La Honda Road. A 15 car parking area programs is available at the office or by telephoning is located near the center of the Preserve along Skyline (415) 965-4742. Boulevard and 3 picnic tables, accessible to the physi- cally limited, are located in the rest area adjacent to the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,375 Distel Circle,Suite D-1, parking area. Los Altos, CA 94022; (415) 9654717. 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P Limited Parkin Scale 1"=2000 t North 1� `� \ ��J'�•t - i �' w` 'I p�G,• .�}� S• itir:.� r r �{rL•iry(H.. C .� [� R��:;`�� _'..��'r_:�.t.�:.:. ::. � ._.}S}_e... -.__ r .. .�O 1:. :�GL': ,. :•�� '�•• .'3=fir_S�iti:3�e5i'ed•,i•-�•�-`.'••�± •'�� :} M-83-37 (Meeting 83-8 .A�,4%1OF April 13, 1983) *am MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 4 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: "The Next Decade" Workshop Agenda Discussion: This item is a continuation from your Regular Meeting of March 23. The draft agenda for "The Next Decade" Workshop, as proposed by Directors Duffy and Turner, was included in memorandum. M-83-36 of March 23, 1983. Recommendation: I recommend you adopt the agenda for the "The Next Decade" workshop and schedule the April 23 Special Meeting for 8: 30 A.M. at the District office. M-83-38 (Meeting 83-8 April 13, 1983) MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 4 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: D. Hansen, Land Manager; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Final Adoption of Use and Management Plan for San Mateo County Baylands Reserve At your meeting of March 23, 1983, you reviewed and tentatively adopted the use and management plan for San Mateo County Baylands Reserve (see report R-83-11 , dated March 15 , 1983) . You also stated your intent to dedicate the 188 acre reserve and granted your approval of the construction of a public boardwalk from the Lucky Acres sub- division to the inboard levee of the District 's former salt pond parcel if all District conditions regarding the construction and maintenance of the public access amenities in report R-83-11 are adhered to. District staff has received no additional comments on the report. Recommendation: I recommend you adopt the use and management plan for the San Mateo County Baylands Reserve as contained in report R-83-11 . I further recommend you dedicate the 188 acre reserve as public open space. M-83-41 (Meeting 83-8 AL AA, April 13 , 1983 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 7 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Upper House Proposal Criteria You formed the Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Upper House Proposal Criteria Committee at your January 26 meeting (see M-83-04 dated January 14 , 1983) to formulate criteria with staff assistance. The R.S.A.O.S.P.U.H.P.C. Committee has met, and their recommended criteria are attached for consideration. These criteria are based upon and consis- tent with the attached Organizational Use Policy of the Board. The imple- mentation schedule for lessee solicitation and selection is as follows : Updated Proposed Schedule for Action A. Board of Directors Approval of April 13 , 1983 Proposal Criteria B. RFP ' s Solicited May 25 , 1983 C. Open House (s) June 11 and/or June 18 , 1983 D. Deadline for Submittal of July 22 , 1983 Proposals E. Selection Process Including Month of August, 1983 Possible Further Open House F. Board Selection of organization September 14, 1983 G. Proposed Occupancy Date October 14 , 1983 Staff has been doing further work in connection with 1983-84 budget prepa- ration on plans for the lower house. The Use and Management plan you adopted on December 8 , 1982 (see M-82-124 dated November 30 , 1982 and R-82-43A dated November 5 , 1982) called for the lower house to be used as a Ranger residence and as a multipurpose facility. The cost estimate range for bringing the lower house up to standard is $10 ,000 to $15 ,000 (new roof, painting inside and out, minor drainage work, furnishings , etc. ) . Staff is questioning whether the benefits are worth the costs, particularly when added to the realities of scheduling use and of main- taining the structure as well as the management problems associated with vehicular traffic and activities at that location. Until the issues regarding the lower house are finally resolved, the door should be left open to use part of the upper house as a Ranger residence. We would like further direction from the Board as to your level of interest in retaining the lower house and in using it as a multi-use facility. M-83-41 Page two Propost- Upper Rancho House Lease --iteria Proposals for joint use by more than one group will be considered, but one group must take responsibility for administering the contract, caretaking, maintenance, etc. Proposals to move the house off-site will also be considered. 1) Organization or Group Considerations Necessary Criteria Extra Credits a) The lease will be for a period a) Lessee should be a public of. two years based on the standard agency with environmental District lease, which will be made education program. available for review. b) Organization must be non-profit, b) Lessee would be a charitable, non-discriminatory, with goals environmental education compatible with tAhe District' s. organization. c) The use must relate to the open c) Lessee would be an organi- space characteristics of the site, zation which serves con- and uses must minimize impact on stituents within the District, the Preserve, other Preserve especially citizens not users, and Preserve neighbors. otherwise served by the District 's programs . 2) Financial and Planning Considerations Necessary Criteria Extra Credits a) Lessee will be solely and directly a) Lessee would pay rent. responsible for regular maintenance and upkeep of the premises, in- cluding landscaping. b) Lessee will repair minor existing b) Lessee would have full non-structural problems not accom- time caretaker in residence. plished by current tenant. c) Lessee will pay all utilities, in- c) Lessee would install new cluding pool costs, and will take roof or contribute to major full res onsibility for pool maintenance fund. liabilit (District will be named as co-insured with insurance ade- auate to meet District' s needs. ) d) Landscaping will be of a native or d) Lessee would upgrade in- drouaht tolerant type and lessee terior and/or exterior will pay for or install necessary at own costs. planting on southern end of struc- ture. Grasses will be kept mowed in dry months for fire protection. e) Lessee will pay all costs associ- e) Lessee would pay for costs ated with necessary occupancy or to install water meter. other permits. f) District will retain right to f) Lessee would pay for or in- design review and approval for stall new site perimeter and any interior or exterior structural swimming pool fencing. changes, including landscaping. M-83-41 Page three g) Lessee, lessee' s guests, and g) Lessee would help District all services and delivery trucks with construction, main- serving the buildings will enter tenance or protection of from Mora Drive. The Mora gate other facilities on will be kept locked other than Rancho San Antonio Preserve. for ingress and egress at activity times. Traffic will be kept to a minimum over the access road and lessee will pay for or do the access road upkeep. h) Parking will be limited to 8 cars at any one time, always within leased area. -Z�-Z-b 2 �► � N oa�d ��SQw I� Vvo "1Cao� 1No0�J t`'�� it O � r"mod I T•r,��-n1,r N?v�d ��l�o� v400zt woo- �N,ni1 r -rrws �Iu N,d J 01 CAS j "-Lila t I woo�a�s� c$wy g d' � �N 7�Ofn��n O(//Oy m_7ryryF �Zp� mDya� y(D ry�D(DON W � <O 7� � odw0 90y7CO On ad0��1 3 ry x 3 m O fD a j o o.Qc m�y 3 m v ' 'o � _ y� x n 0 C 7 N C D a m m j m a ��' a sin ? / ° y CD�oFw��Z� < 0 C7 m , �io The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve v �v i l 4 Y The 594 acre Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve Farmyard: The picturesque farm and surrounding area is contains a pleasant variety of grassy knolls, woodlands known as Deer Hollow Farm. It is leased and operated by and creekside settings. The bountiful mule deer, coyote the City of Mountain View Department of Parks and and bobcat call this their home.You may very well catch a Recreation.A varietyof environmental education programs glimpse of them as you explore the many trails. Hiking, are conducted here throughout the year.For more informa- jogging, photographing, and picnicking are the favorite tion, contact the Department of Parks and Recreation at activities. (415) 966-6331. History. The Preserve was originally part of a large Mexican Management: The site is managed for a balanced use of land grant known as Rancho San Antonio.Most of the site environmental protection, recreation, and environmental was later purchased by the Grant brothers in 1860 and education.The Preserve is open from dawn to dusk. All operated as a cattle ranch.The original farm buildings natural resources are protected. Please leave rocks, remain intact and are a highlight of the visitor's experience. plants and animals undisturbed for others to enjoy. For Access: The,Preserve is located in the foothills southeast your own safety and for the protection of yourpreserve,no of Los Altos and may be reached on foot, bicycle, and guns, shooting, fires or pets are allowed. horseback. Vehicle parking is provided on the nearby Additional information about the District's activities and Rancho San Antonio County Park. More accessible programs is available at the office, or by telephoning parking for the physically limited is available by obtaining 415/965-4742. a permit from the District office. Activities: Interpretive hikes are led by District docents every Saturday at 12:30 P.M.Visitors interested in learning General Manager Herbert Grench;Board of Directors:Richard S.Bishop, more about the cultural and natural history of the area can Katherine Duffy, Barbara Green, Nonette Hanko, Edward G. Shelley, join a docent at the Preserve entrance for an enjoyable 1 1/2 Harry A.Turner,Daniel Wendin hour hike. If you would like to make special arrangements Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District,375 Distel Drive, for a large group, please contact the District office. Suite D-1, Los Altos, CA 94022; (415) 965-4717 Ravensbury Mora Dr. i f r I r t\ i St.Joseph's Interstate 280 Ave. _ • Rogue Valley !_• +\�� Preserve Entrance '(No vehicles) Los Altos \ ' i Aal i At i Seminary ._.-I/•Wildcat � -._.%^•' ` •`- Gate' .i Loop Trail —:1q \\ G�\`` // �\ . Entrance ;•l Wildcat Deer Hollow�� Rancho`--- Cristo Rey Canyon Farm ' San Antonio Parking Ranger Count Park `•- (Hiking only) Office Y Foothill Blvd. Rancho San Antonio � `.i � _ �. Gate of Heaven Private Property Cemetery (to Stevens Canyon) \ �. Open Space Preserve i t Equestrian �•�` •` Parking Trail (Hiking only) Trail (Hiking,equestrian) North _______- Trail (Hiking,bicycling) Public Road I AIIi?PENINSUI.A REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONAL USE POLICY Adopted by Board May 25, 1977 I. Policy Statement: The District will encourage utilization of the District lands and structures by organizations consis- tent with: 1) Financial constraints imposed by the Board adopted limits on the Land Management budget; 2) The protection of the physical and environmen- tal characteristics of the District properties; and 3) The protection .of the quality of the experience by those who use the District properties. II. Restrictions oft Organizations:1) Any organization desiring to use the District' s resources should be required to be non-discrim- inatory. Allowance may be made for those limi- tations based on residence, age and sex as might be set forth in city recreation programs. 2) Organizational use should relate to the open space characteristics of the District' s properties. Sig- nificant modifications to District properties will not be permitted unless they are compatible with the long-term use and management plans for the site involved. i 3) Commitment to organizations should be for limited periods so as not to restrict severely the District's options and to minimize the possibility of inequit- able benefit to other organizations as the program develops. The commitments must, however, be of sufficient duration to permit organizations to amortize their investments in possible developments and also to provide sufficient time for organiza- tions to reorganize their programs if District fac- ilities are reduced or 'withdraGrn. III. Priorities for Organizational Use : Due to the constraints dis- cussed in the text, it will not be possible to satisfy the de- sires and requirements of all deserving organizations. The following list of priorities in approximate order of significance should serve to equitably distribute the limited facilities and services. i Organizational Use icy Page two 1) Financial impact considerations on Land Management budget must receive high priority. A fee structure reflecting the adopted priorities may be desirable in the implementation of an organiziEftional use program. 2) organizations serving constituents within the District should be given priority over organizations serving cit- izens outside the District. 3) Priority should be given to organizations that will utilize the unique open space character of the District- properties. 4) Public agencies should be given priority over private organizations. 5) Priority should be given to organizations that serve ' segments of the District population not otherwise direct- ly served by the District. 6) Educational organizations particularly those oriented toward environmental education should be given preference. R-83-13 'V1 Ad- (Meeting 83-8 or April 13, 1983) 0 0M MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT April 5, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager; D. Hansen, Land Manager; M. Gundert, Associate Open Space Planner SUBJECT: Proposed Addition to the El Sombroso Area of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve (Shields Property) Introduction: The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has been offered the opportunity to purchase 120 acres of land lying east of Highway 17 in an unincorporated area of Santa Clara County, outside but adjacent to the District boundary. The property is comprised of a steep south facing ridge of El Sombroso, one of the prominent peaks in the Sierra Azul . The Sierra Azul, a region of the Santa Cruz Mountains, is part of one of the largest undeveloped areas under the District' s jurisdiction and provides the scenic backdrop for Los Gatos and the southern peninsula. A. Description of the Site 1 . Size, Location and Boundaries. This 120 acre property is located southeast of the Town of Los Gatos, between the summits of Mt. Umunhum. and El Sombroso. (See attached map. ) The site is bounded by private property on all four sides . However, the District' s Mt. Umunhum Area and Mt. Thayer Area are located approximately one-half mile to the southeast and southwest, respectively. 2 . Topography, Geology and Natural Landscape. The property straddles * steep ridge which extends south from the summit of El Sombroso, * 2,999 foot peak in the Sierra Azul Range. Elevations on the site range from a 2 ,0.20 foot high to a low of 1 ,800 feet in the southeast corner. The ridgeline, located in the western portion of the site, separates the drainage from the property into two watersheds . The southwest facing slopes of the ridge drain into the Rincon Creek watershed. A fork of Rincon Creek snakes through the southern part of the site. The San Andreas Rift Zone is located 3. 5 miles to the west. Vegetation on the property is typical of this region of the Santa Cruz Mountains . Chaparral communities predominate, composed primarily of chamise, manzanita and sagebrush. 3. Cultural History. The history of the site has not been un- covered as yet by staff, although it is known that it was a portion of the public lands of San Jose. R-83-13 Page two B. Current Use and Development A dirt road follows the ridgetop from the north to the southwest corner of the property. This road is currently used by hikers, equestrians, and occasional motorcyclists. The only access to this parcel and the ridgetop road is across adjacent private property. There appear to be no deeded rights of access to any public road. There are no structures located on the property. C. Planning Considerations The acquisition of this property by the District for open space use has been found to be in conformity with the General Plans of Santa Clara County and the Town of Los Gatos. The property borders the District boundary to the north and west, lying just outside the District. However, the property is within the District's proposed sphere of influence (see report R-83-9 of March 3, 1983) . Also, due to its location outside the District boundary, the property was not analyzed for the Master Plan. However, similar adjacent properties within the District have composite ratings of high to moderate. The revised Santa Clara County Trails and Pathways Plan identifies a key trail connection through the subject property. A proposed trail loop connecting the Lexington Reservoir Recreation Area, Lake Elsman, and the Mt. Thayer and Mt. Umunhum Areas of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve could connect via the subject property with a trail system extending from Almaden Quicksilver County Park, E1 Sombroso, Limekiln Canyon, and the Kennedy Road areas of Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve. D. Potential Use and Management The site should be managed as a natural area with the existing road open to hikers and equestrians gaining access with permission of adjacent landowners. E. Interim Use and Management Recommendations 1 . The site should be open to hikers and equestrians who can gain access from adjacent private property with permission of the owners. 2. Preserve boundary signs should be installed where appropriate. Estimated costs of $75 will be included in 1983-84 budget u get considerations. F. Dedication This property should be withheld from dedication at this time to allow for the possibility of the transfer of density rights. With- holding this property from dedication is consistent with the status of the neighboring District-owned land (with the exception of the Mt. Umunhum Area property) . G. Naming This property should become an addition to the El Sombroso Area of the Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve. i R-83-13 Page three H. Terms As detailed in the attached Purchase Agreement, the total purchase price for this property would be $78,000 ($650/acre) , payable in cash at the close of escrow. All other terms and conditions are standard to the simplified form of District purchase contracts. Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the proposed Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Authorizing Acceptance of Purchase Agreement, Authorizing Officer to Execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant to District, and Authorizing General Manager to Execute Any and All Other Documents Necessary or Appropriate to Closing of the Transaction (Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve - Lands of Shields) . I further recommend you tentatively adopt the interim use and manage- ment recommendations contained in this report, state your intention to withhold the property from dedication at this time, and adopt Manzanita Ridge Open Space Preserve, E1 Sombroso Area, as the official name of the site. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AUTHORIZING OFFICER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT TO DISTRICT, AND AUTHOR- IZING GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CLOSING OF THE TRANSACTION (MANZANITA RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE - LANDS OF SHIELDS) The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does resolve as follows: Section One. The Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District does hereby accept the offer contained in that certain Purchase Agreement between Richard H. Shields et al, and the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, a copy of which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof , and authorizes the President or appropriate officers to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. Section Two. The President of the Board of Directors or other appropriate officer is authorized to execute a certificate of acceptance to any deed (s) granting title to said property. Section Three. The General Manager of the District shall cause to be given appropriate notice of acceptance to the seller. The General Manager further is authorized to execute any and all other documents in escrow necessary or appropriate to the closing of the transaction. Section Four. The General Manager of the District is authorized to expend up to $1 ,000 to cover the cost of title insur- ance, escrow fees, and other miscellaneous costs related to this transaction. Section Five. The sum of $78,000.00 is hereby ordered to be withdrawn from the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District 1982 Negotiable Promissory Notes Acquisition Fund for this purchase. - 1 ZiX fd �'�� 1 �"/ .. /' Vim- �1� � � �11i�• ,�-.�- (� U SM ?bar V l Exhibit A - Site Map MANZANITA RIDGE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE 26f37 \\ \ V �• 1" = 2000' North x PURCHASE AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the undersigned individuals, hereinafter called "SELLER" and the MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT, hereinafter called "DISTRICT. " 1. PURCHASED PROPERTY: SELLER agrees to sell to DISTRICT, and DISTRICT agrees to purchase from SELLER, SELLER'S real property located within an unincorporated* area of the County of Santa Clara, State of California, containing approximately one hundred twenty acres (120) , and commonly referred to as Santa Clara County Assessor's Parcel No. 562-08-09, and being more particularly described in Preliminary Title Report No. 178001, dated April 9, 1981 , from Valley Title Company, said report designated Exhibit "A" , as attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof. Said property to be conveyed together with any easements, rights of way, or rights of use which may be appurtenant or attributable to the afore- said lands, and any and all improvements attached or affixed thereto. 2. PURCHASE PRICE AND MANNER OF PAYMENT: E The total purchase price shall be Seventy-Eight Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($78,000.00) , payable in cash at such time as escrow may be closed and title conveyed to DISTRICT under the terms and conditions set forth herein. 3. TITLE AND POSSESSION: Title -and possession of the subject property shall be con- veyed to DISTRICT at the close of escrow by Grant Deed, free and clear of all liens, . encumbrances, judgments, ease- ments, taxes, assessments, covenants, restrictions, rights, and conditions of record except: a. Taxes for the fiscal year in which this escrow closes shall be cleared and paid. for in the manner required by Section 4986 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. b. Typewritten exceptions numbered 3 and 4 listed in said Preliminary Title Report (Exhibit "A") . 4. COSTS: SELLER shall pay all escrow, recording, and customary title insurance charges and fees incurred in this transaction. SELLER shall be responsible for, and pay all costs of any reconveyance of Deed of Trust, full release of mortgage, payment of liens, discharge of judgments, or any other charges, costs, or fees incurred in order to deliver market- able title to DISTRICT. . l Purchase Agreement Page Two 5. COMMISSIONS: DISTRICT shall not be responsible for any real estate sales commission or other related costs or fees in connection with this transaction. 6. LEASES OR OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES: SELLER warrants that there exist no oral or written leases or rental agreements affecting all or any portion --of the subject property, nor are any persons occupying the prop- erty. SELLER further warrants and agrees to hold DISTRICT free and harmless and to reimburse DISTRICT for any and all costs liability, loss, damage or expense, including costs for legal services, occasioned by reason of any such lease, rental agreement, or occupancy of the property being acquired by DISTRICT (including but not limited to reloca- tion payments and expenses provided for in Section 7260 et seq. of the California Government Code) . 7. ACCEPTANCE AND TERMS OF ESCROW: DISTRICT shall have thirty (30) days after the execution hereof by the last individual SELLER hereunder to accept and execute this Agreement, and during said period this instrument shall constitute an irrevocable offer by SELLER to sell and convey the aforesaid real property to DISTRICT for the consideration and under the terms and conditions herein set forth. As consideration for the tender of said offer, DISTRICT has paid and SELLER acknowledges receipt of the sum of Ten ($10.00) . Time being of the essence and provided that this Agreement is accepted and executed by DISTRICT, this transaction shall close as soon as practicable, but not more than Thirty (30) days following the acceptance and execution by DISTRICT through an escrow (No. 178001) to be conducted by Valley Title Company, 300 South First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 , or other such escrow holder as may be designated by the DISTRICT. 8. ACCRUAL: The provisions hereof shall accrue to the benefit of and bind the respective heirs , devisees, assigns, or successors in interest of the parties hereto. I Purchase Agreement Page Three MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE SELLER: DISTRICT: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Byrci�r J. Snow, Jr. Date Stanley Norton, District Counsel t % ACCEPTS FOR RECOD,I4IENDATION: Ric and H. Shields Date n C ,�T,/; �Z L. Cra Britton, SR/WA Land Acquisition Manager OaA.- -5, f. RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL: Catherine L. Isett - y / Date �- Herbert Grench, General Manager APPROVED AND ACCEPTED: President, Board of Directors ATTEST: Clerk of the Board of Directors Date �1 VALLEY TITLE, COMPANY PRELIMINARY REPORT X 300 South First Street-San Jos,, 292-7150 605 C3st-o S:,eet-,,1t View. 969-4427 # 3680 E Stevens Creek Blvd.-243-4269 -247 So h,1.r11::da Ave -Sunn�,vale. 245 0240 ')! -P.O Box 9s56-San Jose, 95157 10625 De Anti Sivd.-253-7630 ' 1t -2354 Alum Roc. Avenue.-San Jose. 251 -8500 - P O Sox 723 C::pernno. 95015 I -1741 Sarato.la Avenue-San Jose. 252-2975 -1930 So Ba.corn Ave -Campbell. 371-7691 ; ' 100 No iJu!D�:as Blvd -946-0700 --1452Ei Camden Avenue-San Jose. 377-7911 t • 445 81) sot:, Hil! Road-225-4224 --P O Bux 31 E- fa !picas. 95035 Appi�ca:�a�hu -RO So 23355-Sa:, Jose. 95153 } 178001 [SS] I In response to the above referenced application for a policy of title insurance,VALLEY TITLE COMPANY hereby reports that it is prepared to issue, or cause to be issued, as of the date hereof, a California Land Title Association Standard I Coverage form Policy of Title Insurance describing the land and the estate or interest therein hereinafter set forth. 1 insuring against loss which may be sustained by reason of any defect, lien or encumbrance not shown or referred to as I . ! an Exception below or not excluded from coverage pursuant to the printed Schedules, Conditions and Stipulations of I I said policy form. l This report (and any supplements or amendments thereto)is issued solely for the purpose of facilitating the issuance of i a policy of title insurance and no liability is assumed hereby. If it is desired that liability be assumed prior to the issuance of a policy of title insurance, a Binder or Commitment should be requested. i� I' Dated as of ___APT'1� 9 - . 19 81 _ . at 7:30 A.M. 1 }! 1 I! VALLEY TITLE COMPANY I r ! to the event of cance!lation. a minimum charge of k ! s10o.00 will be made. t (i If the escrow has not closed within 90 days from the date hereof, cancellation will be effected unless other _ jprovisions are made. VICE PRESIDENT I! The estata or interest in the land hereinafter described or referred to covered by this Report is: A fee t( r Title to said estate or interest of the date hereof is vested in: BYRON J. SNOW, JR. , an undivided one-half interest , I RICHARD H. SHIELDS, an undivided one-quarter interest , and CATHERINE L. ISETT, an undivided one-quarter interest N 1 At the date hereof exceptions to coverage in addition to the printed exceptions and exclusions contained in said policy form would be as follows: E:HIT3lT4 , Page e.,.,i�.of ...., (Continued on next page) (' , i i 178001 Page 2 1. Taxes for the fiscal year 1981--1982 a lien, but not yet due or payable. 2. The lien for property taxes for the fiscal year 1980-1981 securing: a. Additional - amounts that may hereafter be assessed within the guidelines defined in Chapters w g 49 and Statutes of 1979 . 4 of he State of California 2 2 t 3. An easement and right of way for electric transmission lines , as granted to Pacific Gas and Electric Company , a California corporation, recorded September 12 , 1967 in Book 7853 •of Official Records , page 170 , and reference is hereby made to the record thereof for further particulars. Affects the following: A strip of land of the uniform width of 120 feet extending from the Northerly boundary line of the Southwest quarter of Section 6 , Township 9 South, Range 1 East, M.D.B. 6M. Southeasterly to the Easterly boundary line of the Southwest quarter of said Section 6 and lying equally on each side of the line which begins at a point in the Northerly r boundary line of the Southwest quarter of said Section 6 and runs thence South 790 58 1/2 ' East 290 feet, more or less , to a point herein for convenience called Point "A" ; thence continuing South 790 58 1/21 .East 370 feet , more or less , to a point in the Easterly boundary line of the Southwest quarter of said Section 6 ; said Point "A" bears . South 400 52' East 3497.7 feet distant from the 2 inch by 3 inch post set in a rock mound marking the Northwest corner of said Section 6. 4. The property hereinafter described does not appear to have any access to any public highway or street or road. NOTE 1: Taxes for the fiscal year 1980-1981 have been paid. Receipt No. 562-08-09. Code 72-007. First Installment $75 .20. Second Installment $75.20. NOTE 2: THE FOLLOWING IS FURNISHED FOR INFORMATION ONLY: The only conveyances affecting said land recorded within six months prior to the date of this report are as follows : N014E (no short term) DESCRIPTION All that certain parcel of land situate in the County of Santa Clara, State of California, described as follows: The North 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 and the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 6 , Township 9 , South, Range 1 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. SIT � Pale off-�� iF o� 1 ►4�f \r V6 / f 1 Zi f� �f►aQ�.�1, ��t �.Iq6Lip J � f Ot (' . I ' � 9 �O C Y r lr� ! / Yo f; i Af y:24 2 Sf r 9- his nsep has been cbmp:1r... tf* Amftms r• Orficu . ante r, �s Cow" frflrn dots of rxo.d as c4 the first �� of Ati►rcft, 19n. This map has born mike in confzemem, sr;th S.sctic<N W cf th► pavenue b Tzi"7;cn C.o,i arsd =s t.kd for End tdwntftx-.::an of 0-is Cy .4 the .Sort.del*. MY GW L AAAtT1:2:-n Cyr Iiree�eps EXH I B,! Page f ' R-83-12 44L of (Meeting 83-8) April 13 , 1983 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT April 7 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager; A. Watt, Environmental Analyst SUBJECT: Proposed Land and Water Conservation Fund Application-- San Mateo County Baylands Reserve Acquisition Introduction: The Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, as adminis- tered by the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, has been a major source of supplemental funding for local park agencies . The agencies ' share of the funds is allocated to each of the State' s ten planning districts primarily on the basis of population. This year $659 ,992 has been allocated to the Bay area, of which 50% will fund regional projects and 50% less-than-regional. The types of local proj- ects funded are the acquisition or development of neighborhood, commu- nity, and regional parks. The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a reimbursement program based upon the funding allocation. Fifty percent of the actual expenditures will be refunded (to a maximum of the grant amount) when the project has been completed. Projects are judged on their ability to meet the recreational needs of the applicant 's constituency, with priority given to proximity to high density residential areas, population mix, ready access, and to serving areas with the least amount of comparable recrea- tional acreage. Description of the Project: I. Proposed Project This project anticipates the purchase of about 98.6 acres of marshland and submerged land on the shoreline of San Francisco Bay in the East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park Baylands just south of the western approach to Dumbarton Bridge. The 98 acres would be an addition to the District 's existing 188 acre San Mateo County Baylands Reserve. The area would be preserved as open space (marsh land) with future development consisting of a paved hiking/biking trail planned by CalTrans. This levee trail would link with District-owned baylands to the south, and with the Bayfront Trail, a regional trail being completed in segments along the west shore of San Francisco Bay. This acquisition would provide residents of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park, in particular, with urgently needed regional access to the shoreline as well as forming a vital link in a major trail system. R-83-12 Page two A separate gift from Peninsula Open Space Trust of a 14 acre building site, as an addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve, would be used as the District 's matching contribution. The amount requested from the Federal Government would be $100 ,000. II. Project Area (see attached map) The project area is located in a low income urban-impacted area within the city limits of Menlo Park, along State Route 84 , which connects U.S. Route 101 with State Highway 17 in the East Bay. The 98 acre site contains shoreline marsh, the main outboard levee, and is within 15 minutes of city centers. Situated between the Dumbarton Bridge and the Hetch Hetchy trestle to the south, the site contains approximately one-half mile of shoreline on San Francisco Bay. it has direct access to Willow Road via an underpass beneath the new Dumbarton Bridge and is close to the deep water channel. The under- pass also provides access to the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge north of Dumbarton Bridge. Wildlife Refuge staff have indicated willingness to manage the fishing pier recreation area. Approximately 10 acres is marsh land containing pickleweed and other native vegeta- tion and the remaining 85 acres is shallow water area of the Bay. The area is frequented by shore birds throughout the year and by ducks and geese during migratory periods. Birdlife associated with salt ponds and levees includes , for example, terns , avocets , stilts , and snowy plovers. The shoreline marsh north of the project area is identified as being possible habitat for the endangered clapper rail and the harvest mouse. III. Potential Use and Management The site represents a key section of the Bayfront Trail, offering the potential for a direct connection along the bay shoreline between the Dumbarton Bridge and the Cooley Landing area. This entire area (including District lands , lands proposed to be acquired by the District, and State Lands Commission controlled land) has been pro- posed as a regional recreation area. CalTrans plans to develop the area around the old Dumbarton Bridge with a fishing pier, parking area, and related recreational facilities. If the District acquires the proposed project area, CalTrans will build a hiking and bicycling trail along the levee as far south as the Hetch Hetchy aqueduct. The proposed Bayfront Trail corridor continues south over the aqueduct and Southern Pacific Railroad right of way to join the District ' s former salt pond levee (see map) . The CalTrans parking area would provide a regionally accessible trailhead for the project area. MROSD development would be limited to installation of site identifi- cation and directional signs. The area presently receives light use by hikers and bird watchers. Immediately following acquisition, the site would remain open for such low intensity recreational use. CalTrans will be developing the recreation area prior to the summer of 1985 , and trail con- struction is expected to be completed by that time. The preserve, when developed, would provide opportunities for hiking, bicycling, fishing, environmental education, and photography. This section of the Bayfront Trail will be especially attractive because it will be located along the outboard dikes , enabling hikers and bicyclists to observe both bay and tidal marsh at close range. it R-83-12 Page three is important that the mudflats and submerged lands outboard of the trail be protected from disturbance or development. The proposed acquisition will help ensure this objective. District 's Master Plan shows the levees and shoreline area in the highest ranking open space resource category. The property is con- sidered to be well suited to open space purposes for protection of wildlife habitat and for low intensity recreation. The San Mateo County General Plan shows this entire area as a regional recreation facility. In the 1978 Parks and Recreation Element of the General Plan, the area scored high for all four categories where parks , recreation areas, natural preserves , and wild areas are needed most. The East Palo Alto Community Plan also indicates the area as open space. IV. Approach Please refer to attached map to identify numbered parcels. The District 's first priority is to acquire the World College West prop- erty (Parcel 1) with Land and Water Conservation Funds. Immediate acquisition is necessary in order to secure the connection to the Dumbarton Bridge. CalTrans plans to complete the recreation area and trail by 1985. The District's goal is to acquire eventually all the intervening properties in the Bayfront trail corridor through this area (Parcels 2 ,3 ,4 and 5) . The District plans to seek other funding sources for these properties. They are therefore listed as "priority 2" on the acquisition schedule, in the order in which funds would be used from this grant in the event the highest priority parcel can be acquired through other sources. The District and San Mateo County have agreed to cooperate in develop- ment of the final connection between the District and CalTrans section of the Bayfront Trail. This area contains both the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct westbay anchor point and the Southern Pacific Railroad right of way. At present, these parcels are isolated, with no public access , and there is no urgency for the owners to provide a trail easement. When this section becomes "the missing link" in the Bayfront Trail, with public trails available on both sides, user pressure should be such that the District should be able to negotiate acquisition of public access through the area. In the grant application, the project has been called the San Mateo County Bayfront Park Acquisition rather than an addition to the San Mateo County Baylands Reserve, in order to reflect the project ' s emphasis on increased public access and use of the baylands. V. Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Action The presence of State Highway 84 , Southern Pacific Railroad, and the HetA Hetchy aqueduct have already presented the major disturbance in the project area and vicinity. Acquisition of this site for open space purposes would prevent further major detrimental environmental impacts that would result from development while furnishing recrea- tional facilities for the adjacent urban-impacted area as well as R-83-12 Page four for residents from both the East and West Bay. Further, acquisition would contribute to the protection of the scenic character of the Dumbarton Bridge approach and secure habitat for the endangered clapper rail and harvest mouse. Although immediate use would be expected to be relatively low, the number of visitors to the area would increase substantially with development of the CalTrans facility. Visitation in the long-term would continue to increase as population in nearby urban areas grows and transportation to distant facilities becomes more costly. Short-term impacts of the acquisition are related to increased visi- tation to a public recreational site, which could possibly result in increased traffic volumes from the present level. However, this potential adverse effect is by far outweighed by the beneficial long-term effect of preserving a section of bay shoreline within an urban-impacted area which currently has limited recreational land. VI. Gift Area Addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve The matching gift of a 14 acre legal building parcel would become an addition to the 651 acre Windy Hill Open Space Preserve. It would be open to the public for low intensity recreation. The proposed addition is located a short distance south of the Preserve' s main 15 car parking area, fronting on Skyline Boulevard. A small pullout provides access to a grassy open meadow, with views down to the bay to the east, and of Windy Hill to the north. The new loop trail to the Town of Portola Valley passes below the east side of the parcel. Now owned by the POST, the parcel would be given to the District as the matching gift for this grant proposal. It is the only remaining private inholding fronting on Skyline Boulevard. It is a legal building site, although its development would seriously detract from the surrounding open space. Similarly sized parcels in the Skyline area have recently sold for $90 ,000 - $125 ,000. Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Approving the Application for Land and Water Conservation Funds--San Mateo County Bayfront Park Acquisition. Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS SAN MATEO COUNTY BAYFRO14T PARK ACQUISITION (Project Name) WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of a Federal Land and water Conservation fund Grant-In-Aid Program, providing matching funds to the State of Cali- fornia and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and devel- oping facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes; and WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation is respon- sible for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing application by local agen- cies under the program; and WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the State Depart- ment of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by reso- lution the approval of applications and the availability of local matching funds prior to submission of said applications to the State; and WHEREAS, the proposed San Mateo County Bayfront Park Acquisition (Name) project is consistent with the State .Outdoor Recreation Plan Recreation in California, Issues and Actions. 1981-1985; and WHEREAS, the project must be compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the District hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance; and 2. Certifies that said agency has matching funds from the following source (s) * and can finance 100 percent of the project, half of which will be reimbursed, and 3. Certifies that the project is compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding the project; and 4. Appoints the General Manager as agent of the District (Title) to conduct all negotiations , execute and submit all docu- ments including but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, billing statements, and so on which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. * Matching gift of a 1$ acre legal building site as an addition to Windy Hill Open Space Preserve i aveaswood o+nt Vol! QVWJ� ITEM 4B DLstbarton Bridge $" ., BM 20 S Pit 2. 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' ,r`�, �` \`` ,\\`� tion, , �n-� i�1wF 1 r �! i1� `f ' I � � r•, '�..•.�. t/ �"�`a` �` 1. � = y-' / ." �,` .�' -�. a .+ ♦`, .°, .r ram. � �r�^' + ��ti` ��.a��\�� ,�a� g `.. �` II `�'\ ., --AA 1t C--1 c NO .okvEao.Eo��-`3.2 Frit Lk. , � � 7 Sky 4.3 - POf101a10, /�-'r'••�.+ '► `� i'� as�t � ��fi �. w� o _ a�Ce•Y ( - ° c 3FOOTHILLS 7.1 s �•` Los r Tro t t-LAS Woof t cOPE ?, �? ✓� i� �.;u �� ate` 2 , R-83-14 1.40 (Meeting 83-8) April 13 , 1983 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REPORT April 7 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager RESPONSIBILITY AND PREPARATION: C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager; A. Watt, Environmental Analyst SUBJECT: Proposed Land and Water Conservation Fund Application-- Rancho Raymundo Acquisition Introduction: The Land and Water Conservation Fund Program, as adminis- tered by the California State Department of Parks and Recreation, has been a major source of supplemental funding for local park agencies. The agencies ' share of the funds is allocated to each of the State's ten planning districts primarily on the basis of population. This year $659, 992 has been allocated to the Bay area, of which 50% will fund regional projects and 50% less-than-regional. The types of local proj- ects funded are the acquisition or development of neighborhood, community, and regional parks. The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a reimbursement program based upon the funding allocation. Fifty percent of the actual expenditures will be refunded (to a maximum of the grant amount) when the project has been completed. Projects are judged on their ability to meet the recreational needs of the applicant ' s constituency, with priority given to proximity to high density residential areas , population mix, ready access , and serving areas with the least amount of comparable recreational acreage. Description of the Project: I. Proposed Project This project proposes the bargain purchase of Rancho Raymundo, a 204 acre property currently owned by the Peninsula Open Space Trust. The property would become a new open space preserve, and would be a major link in completing an extensive hiking and recreational area between Redwood City and Half Moon Bay. Development would consist of a trail connecting Skyline Boulevard with the 1100 acre Burleigh Murray Ranch, proposed as a State Park. The land would be maintained in its natural condition and used for low intensity recreation such as hiking, backpacking, riding, picnicking, photography, and nature study. R-83-14 Page two Ultimate management of the property might be the subject of a future management agreement with the State. CalTrans has also shown an interest in building and maintaining a parking area and scenic trail as a part of their scenic overlook program. (The facilities at Saratoga Gap are an example of this type of facility. ) II. Project Area Rancho Raymundo is located to the west of Skyline Boulevard, approximately 3. 4 miles south of State Highway 92 , in San Mateo County. Adjacent to the west is the 1100 acre Burleigh Murray Ranch, proposed as a State Park, which will provide campgrounds serving the San Mateo Coast. Recreational lands to the east include the San Francisco State Fish and Game Refuge and Edgewood and Huddart County Parks, an area totalling over 24 ,000 acres. The property contains 204 acres of rolling ridgetop and steepsided mountainous terrain, extending from the nearly level grassy meadows along Skyline Boulevard to the deep canyon creekbanks of Mills Creek, an elevation change of approximately 1200 feet. The meadows abound with wildflowers and would provide a welcome rest area for hikers continuing along to Half Moon Bay. Picnickers could enjoy the spec- tacular views of the Pacific coastline and the cool ocean breezes above the steep chaparral covered slopes which fill the majority of the property. The ridge offers outstanding scenic vistas of Half Moon Bay, Pillar Point, the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. This open space is very close to some of the main population centers of the Bay Area, yet is protected by the high Skyline Ridge from smog and other types of pollution. Preserving this property as open space will maintain the environmental and aesthetic properties of the landscape for the public to enjoy. III. Potential Use and Management Immediately following acquisition, Rancho Raymundo would become one of the District 's Open Space Preserves , open to the public for hiking, riding, picnicking, and other low intensity recreational uses. Signs would be installed and the site patrolled regularly by District rangers. Development would consist of a trail connecting watershed lands of the San Francisco Water Department with the pro- posed Burleigh Murray Ranch State Park via the Mills Creek watershed. The trail could follow the existing dirt road through the upper part of the property, then descend to join the existing trail along Mills Creek. This area has been proposed for primitive walk-in campsites. Hikers could continue to the sea by following Higgins Road. The potential for connection with recreational lands to the east (see attached map) would enable backpackers or equestrians to begin at Edgewood Park in Redwood City and hike or ride over the Santa Cruz Mountains to the sea. overnight camping would be possible at the proposed primitive campsites along Mills Creek. A proposed "City to the Sea" trail could begin at Edgewood County Park, just east of State Route 280 , and ascend approximately 1300 feet along the northern ridge of the Filoli estate, following a route proposed by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors in R-83-14 - Page three their conceptual plan for the estate. Connections from Wunderlich and Huddart Parks to the route would also be possible. The trail could then cross a portion of the City of San Francisco Watershed Preserve, reaching Skyline Boulevard opposite Rancho Raymundo. From there, the route could continue west through the meadows and coastal scrub of the Rancho Raymundo property, descending steeply to the headwaters of Mills Creek. Following Mills Creek into the Burleigh Murray Ranch property, the trail could join the creekside road through the park in the area proposed for an environmental camping program with walk-in campgrounds. The trail could connect with the Higgins-Purissima Road, two miles east of Half Moon Bay. This route should be popular with backpackers as well as day hikers and could be used to connect with public trans- portation serving Half Moon Bay via State Highway 92 (SamTrans Route 4A) . Public use of project area will engender public support for "City to the Sea" route, and for the further development of Burleigh Murray Ranch as a state park. CalTrans has expressed an interest in developing a vista point parking area in the vicinity of the property. If developed, the parking area would provide easy access to the property and to the adjacent Murray Ranch from Skyline Boulevard, as well as a trailhead for trails descending the east slope of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Public trans- portation currently comes within 3. 4 miles of the site on State High- way 92 . As Skyline Boulevard is further developed as a scenic recrea- tion area, service could be expanded to pass by the site. This would decrease dependence on automobiles , reduce traffic on Skyline, and provide the public with access to numerous trailheads. The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District Master Plan shows the project area in the highest ranking composite open space resource category. The property is considered to be well suited to open space purposes for protection of wildlife habitat and for low intensity recreation. The San Mateo County General Plan designates the area as open space. IV. Approach cost is estimate d at 1 350 000 to be based upon The total project $e t p � , P an appraisal of the property if a grant is awarded) . POST is willing to sell the property on a bargain sale basis at a maximum amount of $750 ,000. The grant request is for $600 ,000 and the balance of $150, 000 would be paid from District funds. In the event the District is able to acquire the property for less than $750 ,000, it would reduce the District contribution to the project. V. The Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action Acquisition of this site for open space purposes would prevent further major detrimental environmental impacts that would result from development, while furnishing a critical link in a through trail from "The City to the Sea. " Further, acquisition would con- tribute to the protection of the scenic character of Skyline Boulevard--a State scenic highway. R-83-14 Page four Short-term impacts of the acquisition are related to increased visitation to a public recreational site, which could possibly result in increased traffic volumes from the present level. However, this potential adverse effect is by far outweighed by the beneficial long-term effect of preserving a representative sample of northern Santa Cruz Mountain grassland, and coastal scrub habitat, which offers outstanding panoramic views , an easily accessible scenic trail route to a State Park, and potential for connection to urban areas of the County as well. With the increasing pressure for development in the Skyline area, the fact that this property has been approved for a nine-unit subdivision, means it will almost certainly be developed if it is not acquired for open space. The potential trail connection and easily accessible hiking and picnicking areas with their spectacular views , will be lost. Recommendation: I recommend that you adopt the attached Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional open Space District Approving the Application for Land and Water Conservation Funds-- Rancho Raymundo Acquisiton. I Resolution No. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUNDS RANCHO RAYMUNDO ACQUISITION (Project Name) WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of a Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-In-Aid Program, providing matching funds to the State of Cali- fornia for acquiring lands and devel- oping .�ornia and its political subdivisions o q g facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes; and p P P WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation is respon- sible for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing application by local agen- cies en- cies under the program; and P.HEREAS, ,said adopted procedures established by the State Depart- ment of Parks and Recreation require the applicant to certify by reso- lution and the availability of local h approval of applications lutian t e a o PPY matching funds prior to submission of said applications to the State; and WHEREAS, the proposed Rancho Raymundo Acquisition (Name) project is consistent with the . State .Outdoor Recreation Plan Recreation in California, Issues and Actions: 1981-1985; and WHEREAS, the project must be compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the District hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance; and 2. Certifies that said .agency has matching funds from the following source (s) * and can finance 100 percent of the project, half of which will be reimbursed, and 3. Certifies that the project is compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions immediately surrounding the project; and 4. 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''.'.,1 tt. •''t.1 4 �tq J'..�.�ir .t � f /l _,� 1 `� ,Vt - � �\"' 'l l`. r,'` , / � S� j t�� 4 Site Map v 4 _ $`�I+ `ef S .�y. .. , r•• ` Av Rancho Raymundo Acquisition '{� C� l r ;, ,• I '.tr f_ J r�l S d °J;) ` fa T D l• +1 Wunderlich .r:',!�' ' Proposed and ExistingP° ,.�` County Par Surrounding Public Lands ,�•,• Scale 1" = 52001 ^ North rxi6 •�.tt;.; \�' �" _7 '�. .. r�� f �YT� ,' `��`'•'y � � ` Ir^ �>>t t •r ,, d f m-83-39 dA. (Meeting 83-8 WL April 13 , 1983) 38=04am MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 6 , 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: B. Green, President SUBJECT: Appointment to Legislative Committee Director Harry Turner is very involved as a member of the Budget Committee and wishes to step down as a member of the Legislative Committee. I request your concurrence in my appointment of Director Kay Duffy as his replacement. ALW MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 7 , 1983 TO: Board and Staff FROM: D. . Hansen, Land Manager, and C. Britton, Land Acquisition Manager SUBJECT: Property Acquisition: Addition to Whittemore Gulch Redwoods Owen Space Preserve_ - 100 acres The District his acquired Land of Rancho Canada de Verde, Inc. Property (name of property) as of March 21 , 1983 (date) A map of the property is attached for your reference. NOTE: f 1, � I _ ,0y �j � �, - - J J--- Site Map USGS f� C. �� =\'' 7j11iITTEMORE GULCH REDWOODS 1 3 OPEN SPACE PRESERVE a> Scale 1 -2000 North ri A Acre Conservation"�' ' Easement ti - 21 �, 1. - �•�' ' Q �- � -. j, 1i � �r �n Acre �� ill,; ,c- ��, I� �\� � , � �- 3 ---/7► , ) , ''� / , ' \ \ ..... . . . y S o ri Proposed �• House Site,', Acquisition',..t• , - �� J .-•'� --< 1� ,; . .r�. ` �,i _� if /'% .� '_ ( — —= �. --� BM p 0 ..—} �• � �� _ - � (�- - ink � '%`� \� �� _1,•ao f�'�+ / -�-� WHI=1ORE GULCH RED WD.S OPEN SPACE PRESEPVE --_ �` ,.�'`r T_ R�l )4!1 �� M t �`ep0 ��.,-' J �/' ."j - \J_ `;; '�l 'F�,t \�f j \:_ J / -�' '-��1� � � '•�;.� `�� "/� „ {L�<I v L/---,•)) �+/i '� 40 uddRoad artvCounty �01 9 . Park IVOO � `�_.�\�. _;�\ ' _\.. � '. _ 11 ( .\` ��` .:;�??x=. =-.-aSfMA -F_y- ii4,� � \a4x. •W+il,• �'., c + ' ' _ t. 4j A1 UPS \ t S i S/.. -•!� BM' yam: ti}{ � IC}_KCLO L� ,� °0 }\ �.illy \ �t ' , 4r w'' 1 ��(I �� ( — _:✓- •'n�'� '(C '�' .,rUN�tAS b a y MIDPENINSULA MMIaSAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: F.Y. I. DATED: 4/8/83 IV MIDPENINSUI A, REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DiSTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 March 29, 1983 Ms. Carol Hallett Director of State Parks & Recreation 1416 9th St. Sacramento 95814 Dear Ms. Hallett, Congratulations on your appointment as Director of State Parks and Recreation. I hope your term is productive and challenging for you. g g Enclosed is information concerning the Mid peninsula Regional ional Open Space District which I hope you will find helpful as You fulfill your duties as Director. MROSD is a Special District created in 1972 by the voters of northwestern Santa Clara County and joined in 1976 by southern San Mateo County to acquire and preserve scenic and recreational lands in the hills and baylands of the Midpenin- sula area. The District has acquired over 13,000 acres of land where the public can enjoy hiking. horseback riding, � picnicking, photography, or other low intensity uses. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Best wishes, •' ✓ it Herbert Grench General Manager HG:dd Encl. cc: Board of Directors Herbert A.Grench.General Manager Board of Directors.Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley.Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin Ji1 MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94422 (415)965-4717 March 30, 1983 Robert Alexander Superintendent Ravenswood Recreation & Parks e 550 Bell St. East Palo Alto, CA 94303 Dear Mr. Alexander, Congratulations on your appointment as Superintendent of the Ravenswood Recreation and Parks District! I expect your term will be productive and challenging for you. Enclosed is information concerning the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District which I hope you will find helpful as you Fulfill your duties. MRO D is a Special District created in 1972 b the voters of S P y northwestern Santa Clara County and joined in 1976 by southern San Mateo County to acquire and preserve scenic and ands in the hills and ba lands of the Mid ,. recreational 1 enin- y P sula area. The District has acquired over 13, 000 acres of land where the public can enjoy hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, photography, or other low intensity uses. The Use and Management Plan Review for San Mateo County Baylands Reserve is also enclosed at the request of Director Nonette Hanko, who along with Director Harry Turner represents your area. If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Best wishes, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:dd Encl. cc: Board of Directors Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop.Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin I M oe MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-i,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 March 31, 1983 Honorable George Deukmejian Governor, State of California State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Governor Deukmejian: On behalf of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I am writing in support of the program of the California Conser- vation Corps. The Corps has been invaluable in providing personnel not only for emergency projects such as firefighting, levee repair, and Medfly control but also for maintenance and construction projects throughout the State. The camaraderie and work ethic instilled in these young people bodes well for their future and that of the State of California. This District has worked with the CCC to stretch our funding to provide proper land stewardship and to increase recreational opportunities for the residents of the Midpeninsula area. Specific projects have included: - Windy Hill Open Space Preserve trail construction - Monte Bello Open Space Preserve hazards removal and cleanup (former McNiel property and Stevens Creek Nature Trail) - Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve brush clearance and trail rebuilding from storm damage We are very concerned that the 1983-84 proposed budget includes a cut of about $3 ,000,000 in CCC funding, entailing, as we understand it, a probable loss of 58 staff and 200 Corps members, which would add to California' s unemployed. We are mindful of the tremendous financial problems facing the State, but the CCC program has been a wonderful bargain for the State over the last few years. Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin Governor George Deukmejian March 31, 1983 Page two We respectfully urge you and the Legislature to continue and, if possible, to increase funding for the CCC. Sincerely, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc:VMROSD Board of Directors Assemblyman Naylor Assemblyman Sher Assemblyman Cortese Assemblyman Konnyu Assemblyman Vasconcellos Senator Alquist Senator McCorquodale R. Heim, California Advocates Tdentical letters seht to: enator Alquist yrj Senator Presley AlKY ` ll 4► Senator Boatwright l V/Z �► 8 101k MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415) 965-4717 April 1 , 1983 Senator William Campbell State of California State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Senator Campbell : The Governor's budget which you are considering eliminates the Urban Forestry Program which was established in 1978 under AB 3304. The State coordination and initial local funding aid of this valuable program should be allowed to continue. In our case, an Urban Forestry seed-money prompted this District to embark on a controlled burn pro- gram to protect the trees on the District's open space lands from a catastrophic fire. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District I respectfully urge you to retain $500,000 in the budget for this program. Sincerely yours, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc: MROSD Board of Directors R. Heim, California Advocates, Inc. Assemblyman Sher Assemblyman Konnyu Assemblyman Naylor Senator McCorquodale Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Board of Directors.,Katherine Duffy.Barbara Green.Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop.Edward G Shelley,Harry A.Turner.Daniel G Wendin �! 1. h!h , MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 April 7 , 1983 Mr. Robert Myers Town Manager Town of Woodside 2925 Woodside Road Woodside, CA 94025 I was disappointed to hear of your decision to resign as Town Manager but know it must be right for you personally. You've been a good friend of mine and the District' s. My Board and I wish you the best in your new endeavors. With warm regards, f i Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc: MROSD Board of Directors Herbert A.Grench.Genera!Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S.Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A-Turner,Daniel G.Wendin t � �wrr b MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94622 (415) 965-4717 April 7 , 1983 Honorable Elihu M. Harris Chairman, Assembly Judiciary Committee State of California State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Assemblyman Harris and Members of the Committee: Assembly Bill 555, relating to public liability and authored by Assemblyman Campbell, will be before your Committee on April 11. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District, I would like to offer this District' s strong support of the measure. Hazardous recreational activities such as swimming and diving, horseback riding, hang gliding, etc. are in heavy demand by the public. In the face of large court , verdicts, high insurance costs, and scarce funding that public agencies are facing, immunities to liability from accidents arising from these kinds of activities must be granted, or the recreational opportunities will have to be curtailed further. We respectfully urge your passage of AB 555. Sincerely yours, Herbert Grench General Manager cc: Assemblyman Campbell ,AROSD Board of Directors R. Heim; California Advocates, Inc. R. Trudeau, R. Cameron; East Bay Regional Park District Herbert A.Grench,General Manager Boardof Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green.Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S Bishop.Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin e avbm,a'tC MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT 375 DISTEL CIRCLE,SUITE D-1,LOS ALTOS,CALIFORNIA 94022 (415)965-4717 April 7 , 1983 Honorable Terry Goggin Assembly Natural Resources Committee California Legislature State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 Dear Assemblyman Goggin and Members of the Committee: Assembly Bill 215, authored by Assemblyman Cortese and related to Pete' s Harbor, is scheduled before your Committee on April P 12. We are opposed to this bill because of its intent to remove legislatively a portion of the Public Trust from San Francisco Bay. The bill is not only precedent setting but might also allow the particular area in Redwood City to be filled or closed to the public. The State Lands Commission to whom resolution of controversies regarding State interests in title to baylands are entrusted has no interest in closing down the marina or restaurant facili- ties. It is best left to the Commission to reach a negotiated accord to protect the Public Trust and to aid continuance of these publically used private facilities in this area. We respectfully urge you to reject this legislation. Sincerely yours, Herbert Grench General Manager HG:ej cc: MROSD Board of Directors Assemblymen Cortese, Naylor & Sher R. Heim, California Advocates, Inc. Herbert A.Grench,Genera!Manager Board of Directors:Katherine Duffy,Barbara Green,Nonette G.Hanko,Richard S Bishop,Edward G.Shelley,Harry A.Turner,Daniel G.Wendin GOVERNOR'S OFFICE George Deukmejian Governor Thank you for your correspondence to Governor Deukmejian. We are asking the appropriate department to look into your concerns and answer you in detail. You should be receiving a response in the near future. Governor's Correspondence Office 5,4PITOL OFFICE COMMITTEES STATE CAPITOL eACRAMENTO,CA 95814 CHAIRMAN, (916)445-7632 CRIMINAL LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY DISTRICT OFFICE 785 CASTRO STREET NATURAL RESOURCES SUITE C /// TRANSPORTATION MOUNTAIN VIEW,CA 94041 (415) 961-6031 a u r e JOINT LEGISLATIVE ��lryl' ■i � COMMITTEE ON PRISONS(VICE-CHAIRMAN) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT BETSY BLAIS BYRON D. SHER ASSEMBLYMAN. TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT March 17 , 1983 Governor George Deukmejian First Floor State Capitol Dear Governor Deukmejian : I am writing to request retention of funds for the Urban Forestry Program ( UFP ) , which the 1983-84 budget bill proposes to eliminate . Since its inception in 1978 , the UFP has contributed significantly to the quality of life in California ' s urban areas . In my own district , the cities of Palo Alto and East Palo Alto have benefitted considerably under this program. While eliminating the UFP might at first appear cost-effective , I believe any savings would be offset by the detrimental impact on our cities . Urban forestry grants have been funds well spent and have helped to bring physical improvement , beauty and pride to California ' s cities . I am enclosing a copy of a letter and fact sheet from Ms . Ruth Gravanis , Executive Director of San Francisco Friends of the Urban Forest . I believe she makes a strong case for continuation of the Urban Forestry Program. Thank you for your consideration of this matter . --S-incere1y , t BYRON D . SHER Assemblyman , 21st District BDS: jme Enclosure M-83-40 Meeting 83-8 %1.4e April 13, 1983) 21ma 0 OW MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT MEMORANDUM April 7, 1983 TO: Board of Directors FROM: H. Grench, General Manager SUBJECT: Tenth Anniversary Progress Report Betsy Bechtel and Ellie Huggins, Coordinators of the 10th Anniversary Celebration, will be in attendance at your Board Meeting of April 13 to present information on current Tenth Anniversary activities. Claims 83-7 MF 'ng 83-8 Al. 13,1983 r' MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S Description Amount Name esc II� P 14819 $ 3,015. 87 Karl A. Bell Debt Service-Liebelt Property ' 4820 270. 83 Betsy Bechtel loth Anniversary Coordinator's Fees -March 4821 270. 83 Eleanor Huggins 10th Anniversary Coordinator' s • Fees -March 4822 325.00 Louis Bordi Culvert and Road Repair 4823 815 .00 California Advocates , Inc. Legislative Consultant' s Fee for March 4824 255.60 Carolyn Caddes Photography 4825 94.00 Cardillo Travel Systems , Inc. Out-of-Town Conference-J. Boland 4826 213.00 Communications Research, Inc. Radio Maintenance Repairs 4827 15.02 Clark' s Auto Parts District Vehicle Supplies 4828 79. 89 Crest Copies Blueprints -4829 300.00. Susan Cretekos Windmill, Pasture Patrol Services 4830 2. 30 H.S. Crocker, Inc. Office Supplies 4831 105.99 The Dark Room Photo Processing 4832 41. 27 Katherine Duffy Reimbursement for Expenses- Phone and Public Communication Lunches (Invitations and Stamps) 4833 50.00 Emergency Vehicle Systems Radio Repairs 4834 59.95 John Escobar Reimbursement-Seminar and Shop Supplies 4835 7. 86 Excel Pool and Patio Chlorine 4836 92. 67 Ewert' s Miscellaneous Photographic Supplies 4837 214.06 Expedite Screen Printing Signs ' 4838 25.60 Jean Fiddes Private Vehicle Expenses 4839 285.00 First American Title GuarantyCo.Preliminary Title Reports 4840 812.50 First American Title Escrow Closing-Rancho Canada Insurance Co. de Verde 4841 140.85 First Interstate Bank Note Paying Agent-Promissory Note 4842 400.00 Foss and Associates Personnel Consultant Fee-March ' 4$43 45. 86 Graphicstat , Inc. Artwork-Maps 4844 122. 99 Harbinger Communications Computer Services for Openspace Mailing List Claims 83-7 Page 2 Meeting 83-8 April 13, 1980 1. F Amount Name Description 4845 $ 216. 80 Harfst Associates , Inc. Computer Services-February 4846 900.00 The Hub Schneider' s , Inc. Uniform Alterations 4847 18. 58 Image Technology, Inc. Topo for Sphere of Influence 4848 33. 64 Emma Johnson Private Vehicle Expense 4849 211. 25 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service 4850 35.94 Los Altos Stationers Purchase Order Forms 4851 117. 06 Charlotte MacDonald Private Vehicle Expense 4852 100.00 Loren McQueen Refund of License Agreement Fee 4853 138. 54 Mobil Oil Corp. Gas for District Vehicle 4854 23. 60 Norney' s Miscellaneous Office Supplies 4855 14. 10 Stanley Norton February Legal Expenses-Copies and Telephone 4856 22.00 Park Maintenance Resource Documents 4857 183. 95 PG and E Utilities 4858 921. 11 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service 4859 4.00 Palo Alto Utilities Utilities 4860 17.49 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repair 4861 94.00 Pitney Bowes Postage Meter Maintenance 4862 22.14 Rancho Hardware and Garden Shop Shop Supplies 4863 21,544. 80 Kurt Reitman and Associates Appraisal Services 4864 36.00 Research Institute of America Resource Documents 4865 10 ,053.23 Rogers ,Vizzard & Tallett Legal Services-February 4866 90. 86 San Jose Art Drafting and Photographic Supplies 4867 2 ,250.00 E.R. Sheehan Storm Damage Repairs-Wild Cat Canyon 4868 914. 83 Shell Oil Co. District Vehicle Repairs and G,� W 4869 1 ,447. 50 Rick Skierka Survey Work-Whittemore Gulch 4870 70.40 Pat Starrett Private Vehicle Expense 4871 384: 78 Techni-graphics , Inc. Stationery and Business Cards 4872 380. 84 David Topley Private Vehicle Expense 4873 500. 00 U.S. Postmaster Postage for Meter 4874 109.91 Valley Stake and Supply Co. Storm Damage Repairs-Bridge Materials for Rancho San Antona. .: 4875 118.60 West Coast Rebar Co. Fence Materials 4876 82.01 West Publishing Co. Book 4877 200. 74 Xerox Installment Payment-March Claims 83-7 Page 3 Me( Ig 83-8 Apr__ 13, 1983 . Amount Name Description 4878 $*1 ,498.68 William P. Murphy,County Tax Property Taxes Collector , 4879 *239. 94 William P. Murphy,County Tax Property Taxes � Collector 1 4880 100.00 Jean Fiddes Postage Meter Advance 4881 660. 30 Quicksilver Instant Printing Brochures-May 14th 4882 36.05 Santa Clara Office Equipment Co.Office Supplies 4883 1, 638.00 John H. Tallett Personal Legal Services-William T. Wilkins I14884 1,626.53 William T. Wilkins Interest on Trust Fund *Checks for Claims 4878 and 4879 issued on April 30 , 83 under authorization of Resolution 82-34. i �I "Just fantastic! Steve has a magical "Steve Karlin has performed with an way as a performer.His programs are amazing natural talent both in front of f x designed to captivate his audience our cameras and with his live studio while leading them through a unique � 0, audience. Snakes, Lizards and Other learning experience. An educational Wsldlife Ass - ate S Creepy Critters is definitely one heck must." of a show!" Bob Rayl P.O. Box 4194, Mtn. View, CA 94040 Jim Browner ' Director Parks and Rec. Producer/Director Los Altos (415) 8 5 6—0 8 2 National Television and : "Because I'm in the some profession Recording Studio + I've seen hundreds of nature presenta- tions in schools from coast to coast,and Tonics Covered and Steve's is the best I've seen in years." "Steve kept our students captivated everyday terms that Nick Rhodes In ever youngsters understand, with his knowledge, sense of humor, 6 Biologist and Naturalist Steve covers such topics as: and his love of animals.He was equally • Feeding habits effective with one class or an "The assembly was terrific.What an ex- 'Thank you for teaching us so much. . Myths and le assembly of 200 students. It was "Steve is one of the few persons we y legends perience for our students and That was the thrill of my life." •Comparison of something the students will never know who travels comfortably with a teachers!" Melanie about the animal forget!" re Student,2nd Grade kingdom physical traits Bill Hartley repertory of snakes that most zoos Robin Russell •Growth patterns would be proud to display behind Hoover School,R.C. Springer School • Habitats GATE Administrator glass. Whatever he brings, you'll go and Los Altos • Poisonous and non- •Adaptation San Carlos School District home with a new sense of wonder, "Steve is an enthusiastic person who specialization p poisonous species and increased respect for snakes, knows his reptiles and presents them •Endangered species lizards and other creepy critters." extremely well. He also covers the concepts of environmental Funtz Schwartz Mel Soars ethics, the natural balance, and the reptile's place Nature Explorations John Muir Elementary in the community of living things. Peninsula Conservation Center San Jose The program lasts from forty minutes to an Palo Alto a high quality, highly entertaining hour depending upon your scheduling f program. Any Steve Karlin production requirements. Each program includes a minimum of M comes with my highest recommenda- eight reptiles. "Here were all these kids coming out of Lion.' l Philip G.Lindecker, III the auditorium: wide-eyed, excited, Fair Manager , thoroughly entertained. They thought 1981 San Mateo County Fair J they had just seen a show. But they hadn't.They had just attended one of "Steve Karlin dissolves the myths sur the best taught classes of their lives" rounding snakes." Bernie Kramer San Jose Mercury News Educational Consultant Study Guides included A Field Trip in Your Own School To ensure the students get the most out of Steve's presentation,your The program Is priced with the limited school budget in mind.The school will receive at least two weeks prior to the presentation a de- fee for a single presentation is$125.Additional presentations at the same tailed, 24 page study guide, which includes an outline of topics, a site on the same day are$50 each.These all-inclusive fees cover travel, glossary,activity sheets,quiz questions,and an answer key.The presen- setup, advanced study guides, and, of course, the program itself. tations themselves are geared to the particular level of each group,and Give your students a field trip right in their own school.Call Steve Karlin use a high degree of audience participation. today at (415) 856-0829. Or write to him in care of Wildlife Associates, P.O. Box 4194, Mountain View CA 94040. © 1982 Wildlife Associates Programs and prices may change without notice, i P fessi nal C 0 2 Steve a)5. o � Karlin s Oo o Instructional, .01. 2. �u SnakesEntertainingN , 0 Lizards, 0 & Other Steve Karlin, Director of Wildlife Creepy Critters Associates, is a traveling teacher who appeared before 20,000 students during the 1981-82 school year. In a single class period, he'll teach your students more about nature's wondrous reptiles than you ever thought possible. A lifelong student of nature and holder of a degree in forestry, Steve has held a succession of positions which uniquely qualify him as both teacher and naturalist, Most recently Director of the Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in the San Fran- cisco Bay Area, he has also served as Environmental Education Specialist with the National Park Service,as Naturalist at the Riverbend Environmental Center,and as Wildlife Guide and Assistant Curator of Reptiles at the Everglades Safari. He has presented his wildlife program in hundreds of school classrooms and assemblies, has written nature articles, and has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs. His organization,Wildlife Associates, is an educational group dedicated �3 to creating a better understanding of nature and wildlife. Steve's reptile collection includes alligators, iguanas, boa constrictors, Burmese pythons, reticulate pythons, king snakes, turtles, tortoises, lizards, a caiman, a �_ Ceylonese water monitor, and much more. Wildlife Associates = students find his program to be a high interest, t challenging, fast-paced presentation. Teachers and ad- ministrators find it to be all this and a thoughtfully struc- tured educational experience as well. It lifts an important A Unique part of every school's science curriculum right off the textbook pages and carries it, alive and breathing, into Learning Experience the class setting. aims 63- 'iage w Meeting 83-8 Revised 1pril 13,1983 Amount Name Description 4845 $ 21F80( Harfst Associates , Inc. Computer Services-February 4846 The Hub Schneiders , Inc. Uniform Alterations 4847 18.58 Image Technology, Inc. Topo for Sphere of Influence 4848 33.64 Emma Johnson Private Vehicle Expense �14849 211. 25 Los Altos Garbage Co. Garbage Service 4850 35.94 Los Altos Stationers Purchase Order Forms 4851 117.06 Charlotte MacDonald Private Vehicle Expense 14852 100.00 Loren McQueen Refund of License Agreement Fee , 4853 138.54 Mobil Oil Corp. Gas for District Vehicle : 4854 23.60 Norney' s Miscellaneous Office Supplies 4855 14.10 Stanley Norton February Legal Expenses-Copies and Telephone 4856 22.00 Park Maintenance Resource Documents 4857 183.95 PG and E Utilities ! 4858 921. 11 Pacific Telephone Telephone Service 4859 4.00 Palo Alto Utilities Utilities 4860 17.49 Pete Ellis Dodge District Vehicle Repair 4861 94.00 Pitney Bowes Postage -Meter Maintenance 4862 22.14 Rancho Hardware and Garden Shop Shop Supplies 4863 21,544. 80 Kurt Reitman and Associates Appraisal Services 4864 36.00 Research Institute of America Resource Documents 4865 10,053.23 Rogers ,Vizzard & Tallett Legal Services-February 4866 90.86 San Jose Art Drafting and Photographic Supplies 4867 2,250.00 E.R. Sheehan Storm Damage Repairs-Wild Cat Canyon 4868 914.83 Shell Oil Co. District Vehicle Repairs and Gas 4869 1 ,447.50 Rick Skierka Survey Work-Whittemore Gulch ! 4870 70.40 Pat Starrett Private Vehicle Expense 4871 384478 Techni-graphics, Inc. Stationery and Business Cards 4872 380. 84 David Topley Private Vehicle Expense 4873 500.00 U.S. Postmaster Postage for Meter 4874 109. 91 Valley Stake and Supply Co. Storm Damage Repairs-Bridge Materials for Rancho San Antoni 4875 118.60 West Coast Rebar Co. Fence Materials 4876 82.01 West Publishing Co. Book 4877 200. 74 Xerox Installment Payment-March I _ Claims 83-7 Revised ting 83-$ it 13, 1983 MIDPENINSULA. REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT C L A I M S Amount Name Description 4819 $ 3,015 . 87 Karl A. Bell Debt Service-Liebelt Property 4820 270. 83 Betsy Bechtel loth Anniversary Coordinator' s Fees -March 4821 270. 83 Eleanor Huggins loth Anniversary Coordinator' s Fees -March 4822 325.00 Louis Bordi Culvert and Road Repair 4823 815.00 California Advocates , Inc. Legislative Consultant' s Fee for March 4824 255. 60 Carolyn Caddes Photography 4825 94.00 Cardillo Travel Systems , Inc. Out-of-Town Conference-J . Boland 4826 213.00 Communications Research, Inc. Radio Maintenance Repairs 4827 15 .02 Clark' s Auto Parts District Vehicle Supplies 4828 79. 89 Crest Copies Blueprints 4829 300.00. Susan Cretekos Windmill, Pasture -Patrol Services 4830 2. 30 H.S . Crocker, Inc. Office Supplies 4831 ET-r.44 The Dark Room Photo Processing 4832 41.27 Katherine Duffy Reimbursement for Expenses- Phone and Public Communication Lunches (Invitations and Stamps) 4833 50.00 Emergency Vehicle Systems Radio Repairs 4834 59.95 John Escobar Reimbursement-Seminar and Shop Supplies 4835 7. 86 Excel Pool and Patio Chlorine 4836 92.67 Ewert's Miscellaneous Photographic Supplies 4837 214.06 Expedite Screen Printing Signs 4838 25.60 Jean Fiddes Private Vehicle Expenses 4839 285.00 First American Title GuarantyCo.Preliminary Title Reports 4840 812:50 First American Title Escrow Closing-Rancho Canada Insurance Co. de Verde 4841 140.85 First Interstate Bank Note Paying Agent-Promissory Note 4842 400.00 Foss and Associates Personnel Consultant Fee-March 4843 45. 86 Graphicstat, Inc. Artwork-Maps 4844 122.99 Harbinger Communications Computer Services for Openspace Mailing List Clams 83-7 Page 3 M( ng 83-8 Revised Ap,-i 13,1983 Amount Name Description 4878 $*lp498. 68 William P. Murphy,County Tax Property Taxes Collector 4879 *239. 94 William P. Murphy,County Tax Property Taxes Collector 4880 104%..0 080 Jean Fiddes Postage Meter Advance 4881 660. 3G-- Quicksilver Instant Printing Brochures-May 14th 4882 36.05 Santa Clara Office Equipment Co.Office Supplies 4883 1, 638.00 John H. Tallett Personal Legal Services-William T. Wilkins 4884 1$626.53 William T. Wilkins Interest on Trust Fund � 4885 78,000.00 Valley Title Co. Land Acquisition-Shields Property 4886 235.14 Petty Cash Meal Co*nferences ,Private Vehicle Expense,Exhibit Materials, Miscellaneous Office Supplies , Aerial Photos,Slide Duplicates, Registration Fee-Computer Faire , and Subscriptions . *Checks for Claims 4878 and 4879 issued on April 30, 83 under authorization , of Resolution 82-34.